Marcellus Community Schools School District

305 Arbor St
Marcellus, MI 49067
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 615 students in Marcellus Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Marcellus Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
615 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Marcellus Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#374 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Marcellus Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marcellus Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marcellus Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Marcellus Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Marcellus Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
4 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
538 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
88%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
50
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
48
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
58
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
44
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
62
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,068 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,554 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Marcellus Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Marcellus Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,068
$18,510
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Marcellus Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,554
$17,693
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Marcellus Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Marcellus Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Volinia Outcome Base School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
54080 Gards Prairie Rd
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Marcellus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Marcellus High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
303 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-5081
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #44.
Marcellus Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Burney St
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-3158
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marcellus Community Schools School District?
Marcellus Community Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 615 students.
What is the rank of Marcellus Community Schools School District?
Marcellus Community Schools School District is ranked #370 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marcellus Community Schools School District?
88% of Marcellus Community Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marcellus Community Schools School District?
Marcellus Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Marcellus Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,554 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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