Marsh Elementary School

400 E Homer St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Marsh Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marsh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Marsh Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
317 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Marsh Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marsh Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#1263 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marsh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marsh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
38%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Marsh Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
41%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IN.
0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Marsh Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marsh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marsh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marsh Elementary School's ranking?
Marsh Elementary School is ranked #1263 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Marsh Elementary School often compared to?
Marsh Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coolspring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Marsh Elementary School?
317 students attend Marsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Marsh Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marsh Elementary School?
Marsh Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marsh Elementary School offer ?
Marsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Marsh Elementary School part of?
Marsh Elementary School is part of Michigan City Area Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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