Marshall School District

100 East Green St
Marshall, MI 49068-1533
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Marshall School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,602 students in Marshall 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 Marshall School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,602 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Marshall 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 91% has increased from 63% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#395 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Marshall   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marshall   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.
41%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marshall   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.
30%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Marshall   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.
91%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Marshall   School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.56
# American Indian Students
12 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
212 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
289 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
11%
18%
# White Students
1,879 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
72%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
183 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
207
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
171
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
172
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
166
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
180
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
182
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
178
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
182
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
223
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
309
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
209
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
254
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,197 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,744 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Marshall   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
$36 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Marshall   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
$15,197
$18,510
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Marshall   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
$13,744
$17,693
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Marshall   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 Marshall School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
103 W Hughes St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1275
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Walters Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
705 N Marshall Ave
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Marshall High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 N Marshall Ave
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1252
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
Rank: #44.
Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 N Gordon St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1271
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Green St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1251
Grades: 6-8
| 542 students
Rank: #66.
Harrington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 S Clark St
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 781-1261
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
Marshall Opportunity High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
225 E Watson St
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-7549
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
Alternative School
5500 Armstrong Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 781-1250
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marshall School District?
Marshall School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,602 students.
What is the rank of Marshall School District?
Marshall School District is ranked #405 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall School District?
72% of Marshall School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall School District?
Marshall School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Marshall School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,744 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,602 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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