Top Rankings
Marquette Area Public Schools 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,207 students in Marquette Area Public Schools 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 Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% 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 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,207 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Marquette Area Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
48%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.55
# American Indian Students
77 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
28 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,791 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
87%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
231 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
276
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
212
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
217
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
205
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
238
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
234
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
220
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
242
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
235
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
286
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
256
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
273
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
311
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
2
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,848 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,702 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,848
$18,267
Spending / Student
$11,702
$17,461
Best Marquette Area Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Graveraet Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Marquette Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1203 West Fair Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4254
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4254
Grades: 7-12
| 968 students
Rank: #33.
Bothwell Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Tierney St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4262
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4262
Grades: 5-8
| 698 students
Rank: #44.
Sandy Knoll School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 North 6th St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4281
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4281
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Superior Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 South Mcclellan Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
Cherry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1111 Ortman Rd
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4399
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4399
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #77.
Vandenboom Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Erie Strert
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4321
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4321
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marquette Area Public Schools School District?
Marquette Area Public Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,207 students.
What is the rank of Marquette Area Public Schools School District?
Marquette Area Public Schools School District is ranked #167 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marquette Area Public Schools School District?
87% of Marquette Area Public Schools 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 Public Schools School District?
Marquette Area Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Marquette Area Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,702 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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