Top Rankings
Marquette Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,197 students in Marquette Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Marquette Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
3,197 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Marquette Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 860 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 88% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Graduation Rate
88%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.55
# American Indian Students
76 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
25 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,769 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
87%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
241 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
305
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
232
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
224
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
202
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
244
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
234
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
224
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
253
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
243
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
281
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
262
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
276
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
2
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,889 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,739 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,889
$18,370
Spending / Student
$11,739
$17,559
Best Marquette Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandy Knoll School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 N 6th St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4281
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4281
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Graveraet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
611 N Front St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4302
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4302
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Marquette Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1203 W Fair Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4254
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4254
Grades: 7-12
| 915 students
Rank: #44.
Cherry Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 Ortman Rd
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4399
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4399
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
Bothwell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Tierney St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4262
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4262
Grades: 5-8
| 711 students
Rank: #66.
Superior Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 S Mcclellan Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #77.
Vandenboom Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Erie Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4321
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4321
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marquette Area School District?
Marquette Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,197 students.
What is the rank of Marquette Area School District?
Marquette Area School District is ranked #129 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marquette Area School District?
87% of Marquette Area School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marquette Area School District?
Marquette Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Marquette Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,739 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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