Serving 272 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Marshall Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marshall Academy's student population of 272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marshall Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1990 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
28%
18%
White
62%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall Academy's ranking?
Marshall Academy is ranked #1990 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Marshall Academy often compared to?
Marshall Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Springport High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marshall Academy?
The graduation rate of Marshall Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Marshall Academy?
272 students attend Marshall Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Marshall Academy students are White, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall Academy?
Marshall Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marshall Academy offer ?
Marshall Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marshall Academy part of?
Marshall Academy is part of Marshall Academy School District.
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