Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marjorie Carlson 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Marjorie Carlson Elementary 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 Marjorie Carlson Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#2116 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
53%
18%
White
23%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marjorie Carlson Elementary School's ranking?
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School is ranked #2116 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Marjorie Carlson Elementary School often compared to?
Marjorie Carlson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ruth H Green Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Marjorie Carlson Elementary School?
360 students attend Marjorie Carlson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Marjorie Carlson Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marjorie Carlson Elementary School?
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Marjorie Carlson Elementary School offer ?
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marjorie Carlson Elementary School part of?
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School is part of Van Dyke School District.
In what neighborhood is Marjorie Carlson Elementary School located?
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School is located in the Warren Woods neighborhood of Warren, MI. There are 9 other public schools located in Warren Woods.
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