For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 712 students in Marlette Community Schools School District. 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), 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
3,509 Schools
# Students
712 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marlette Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#261 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,327 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 $12,340 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,327
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,340
$17,693
Best Marlette Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marlette Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6230 Euclid St
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4925
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4925
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Marlette Jrsr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3051 Moore St
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4935
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4935
Grades: 6-12
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marlette Community Schools School District?
Marlette Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 712 students.
What is the rank of Marlette Community Schools School District?
Marlette Community Schools School District is ranked #292 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marlette Community Schools School District?
86% of Marlette Community Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marlette Community Schools School District?
Marlette Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Marlette Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,340 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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