Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mar Lee School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mar Lee School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Marshall, MI, covering approximately 37.5 square miles. Families typically experience a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary reaching 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mar Lee School's student population of 295 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Motto
I love Mar Lee because of the teachers.
School Rankings
Mar Lee School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mar Lee School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1636 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
88%
63%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mar Lee School's ranking?
Mar Lee School is ranked #1636 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Mar Lee School often compared to?
Mar Lee Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hughes Elementary School, Marshall Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Mar Lee School?
295 students attend Mar Lee School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mar Lee School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mar Lee School?
Mar Lee School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mar Lee School offer ?
Mar Lee School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mar Lee School part of?
Mar Lee School is part of Mar Lee School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Excellent school. Great staff and student body. My child is thriving here, I wish he could attend high school at Mar Lee, Marshall Public Schools are terrible since the Albion merger and the Marshall School Board is radical left.
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