Marquette Area Public Schools School District

1201 West Fair Ave
Marquette, MI 49855-2668
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Marquette Area Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,207 students in Marquette Area Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Marquette Area Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,207 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Marquette Area Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#127 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Marquette Area Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marquette Area Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marquette Area Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Marquette Area Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.55
# American Indian Students
77 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
28 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,791 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
87%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
231 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
276
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
212
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
217
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
205
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
238
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
234
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
220
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
242
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
235
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
286
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
256
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
273
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
311
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
2
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,848 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,702 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Marquette Area Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$38 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Marquette Area Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,848
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Marquette Area Public Schools  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,702
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Marquette Area Public Schools  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Marquette Area Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Graveraet Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
611 N Front St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4302
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Marquette Senior High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1203 West Fair Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4254
Grades: 7-12
| 968 students
Rank: #33.
Bothwell Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 Tierney St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4262
Grades: 5-8
| 698 students
Rank: #44.
Sandy Knoll School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 North 6th St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4281
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Superior Hills Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 South Mcclellan Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
Cherry Creek Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1111 Ortman Rd
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4399
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #77.
Vandenboom Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1175 Erie Strert
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4321
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marquette Area Public Schools School District?
Marquette Area Public Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,207 students.
What is the rank of Marquette Area Public Schools School District?
Marquette Area Public Schools School District is ranked #167 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marquette Area Public Schools School District?
87% of Marquette Area Public Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marquette Area Public Schools School District?
Marquette Area Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Marquette Area Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,702 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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