John Marshall Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 13% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students (19-20)
863 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
39 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)13%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)2%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)8%
8%
Black
(19-20)31%
18%
White
(19-20)54%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
49%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend John Marshall Upper Elementary School?
863 students attend John Marshall Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of John Marshall Upper Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does John Marshall Upper Elementary School offer ?
John Marshall Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is John Marshall Upper Elementary School part of?
John Marshall Upper Elementary School is part of Wayne-Westland Community School District.
Recent Articles
Do We Still Need Libraries in Public Schools in 2026
An updated look at the role of public school libraries in 2026, their impact on literacy, equity, and digital learning, and why they remain essential today.
The History of Public Schools in the United States
Explore the history of public schools in the U.S., from colonial roots to 2026 reforms shaping equity, funding, and classroom innovation.
Special-Program Registration Deadlines Explained
Learn what to know about special-program registration deadlines for magnet, CTE, and dual-enrollment options in public schools.
