Bothwell Middle School
- Bothwell Middle School serves 683 students in grades 4-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Bothwell Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bothwell Middle School's student population of 683 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-8 |
| Total Students | 683 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bothwell Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bothwell Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1758 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 90% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marquette Area Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bothwell Middle School is Vandenboom Alternative High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sandy Knoll School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Superior Hills Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marquette Superior Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 333 students
0.8 miles
1201 South Mcclellan Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906)225-4295 0.8 K-5 333 - Marquette Sandy Knoll School Grades: K-8 | 335 students
1.1 miles
401 North 6th St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906)225-4281 1.1 K-8 335 - Marquette Graveraet Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 284 students
1.4 miles
611 N Front St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906)225-4302 1.4 K-5 284 - Marquette Vandenboom Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 103 students
1.4 miles
1175 Erie Strert
Marquette, MI 49855
(906)225-4321 1.4 5-12 103 - Marquette Marquette-alger Administrative Unit Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 37 students
1.5 miles
321 East Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906)226-5102 1.5 K-12 37
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