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 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,641 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 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,641 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Marshall School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 91% has increased from 63% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#395 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Graduation Rate
91%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.55
# American Indian Students
10 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
217 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
324 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
12%
18%
# White Students
1,895 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
72%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
212
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
188
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
178
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
166
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
175
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
188
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
181
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
173
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
241
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
244
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
231
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
271
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,973 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,541 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,973
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,541
$17,559
Best Marshall School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hughes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 W Hughes St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1275
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1275
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Walters Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 N Marshall Ave
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Marshall High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 N Marshall Ave
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1252
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1252
Grades: 9-12
| 733 students
Rank: #44.
Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N Gordon St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1271
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1271
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Marshall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Green St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1251
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1251
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #66.
Harrington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Clark St
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 781-1261
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 781-1261
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #77.
Marshall Opportunity High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 E Watson St
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-7549
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-7549
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: n/an/a
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5500 Armstrong Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 781-1250
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 781-1250
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall School District?
Marshall School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,641 students.
What is the rank of Marshall School District?
Marshall School District is ranked #407 out of 860 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, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Marshall School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,541 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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