Marshall Elementary School
Tel:
(616)878-6300
- Marshall Elementary School serves 537 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 73% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Marshall Elementary School's student population of 537 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 537 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marshall Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marshall Elementary School is 0.29, 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 | #140 out of 3,159 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 84% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Byron Center Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marshall Elementary School is 54th Street Academy (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Vanguard Charter Academy (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vanguard Charter Academy (1.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wyoming Vanguard Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 763 students
1.5 miles
1620 52nd St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616)538-3630 1.5 K-8 763 - Grand Rapids 54th Street Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 90 students
2.3 miles
173 54th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)531-7433 2.3 9-12 90 - Byron Center Brown Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 525 students
2.3 miles
8064 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616)878-6200 2.3 K-4 525 - Grand Rapids Crossroads Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 234 students
2.3 miles
28 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)261-6166 2.3 6-12 234 - Grand Rapids Townline Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 344 students
2.4 miles
100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)538-4120 2.4 K-5 344
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