Top Rankings
Marquette Area 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,209 students in Marquette Area 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
3,209 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marquette Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 55% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Graduation Rate
55%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.8%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
18%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
86%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,001 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,179 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$46 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,001
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,179
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Marquette Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Graveraet Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
611 N Front St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4302
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4302
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Sandy Knoll School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 N 6th St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4281
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4281
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Marquette Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1203 W Fair Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4254
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4254
Gr: 7-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Cherry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 Ortman Rd
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4399
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4399
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Bothwell Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Tierney St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4262
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4262
Gr: 5-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Superior Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 S Mcclellan Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Vandenboom Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Erie Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4321
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4321
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marquette Area School District?
Marquette Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,209 students.
What is the rank of Marquette Area School District?
Marquette Area School District is ranked #167 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marquette Area School District?
86% of Marquette Area School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 School District?
Marquette Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Marquette Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,179 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
