Top Rankings
Marshall School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,602 students in Marshall School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Marshall School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,602 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marshall School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 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 81% has increased from 62% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#347 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Graduation Rate
81%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
11%
18%
% White
72%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,197 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,744 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,197
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,744
$17,693
Best Marshall School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 W Hughes St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1275
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1275
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Walters Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 N Marshall Ave
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Marshall High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 N Marshall Ave
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1252
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1252
Gr: 9-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N Gordon St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1271
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1271
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Green St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1251
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1251
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Marshall Opportunity High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 E Watson St
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-7549
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-7549
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Harrington Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Clark St
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 781-1261
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 781-1261
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
Alternative School
5500 Armstrong Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 781-1250
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 781-1250
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall School District?
Marshall School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,602 students.
What is the rank of Marshall School District?
Marshall School District is ranked #364 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall School District?
72% of Marshall School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall School District?
Marshall School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Marshall School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,744 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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