For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 699 students in Marlette Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Marlette Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
699 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marlette Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#285 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.5%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
87%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,661 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,755 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,661
$22,572
Spending / Student
$17,755
$21,839
Best Marlette Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marlette Jrsr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3051 Moore St
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4935
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4935
Gr: 6-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Marlette Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6230 Euclid St
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4925
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4925
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marlette Community Schools?
Marlette Community Schools manages 2 public schools serving 699 students.
What is the rank of Marlette Community Schools?
Marlette Community Schools is ranked #319 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marlette Community Schools?
87% of Marlette Community Schools students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marlette Community Schools?
Marlette Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Marlette Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,755 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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