Marshall Academy

Summary:

Marshall Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Marshall, Michigan, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 272 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 62.5% White, 27.57% African American, 6.62% Hispanic, 1.1% Asian, and 2.21% two or more races.

One of Marshall Academy's key strengths is its significant improvement in graduation rates, which have increased from a low of 12.5% in 2018-2019 to an impressive 100% in 2022-2023. This remarkable turnaround is a testament to the school's efforts to support student success and retention. However, the school continues to face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which are higher than the state average. When compared to nearby schools, such as Gull Lake Virtual Partnership and Tekonsha Schools, Marshall Academy's test scores are generally lower, particularly in core subject areas like English Language Arts and Math.

Marshall Academy's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, can be a strength. However, the school may need to ensure that its curriculum, teaching practices, and support services are culturally responsive and inclusive. Additionally, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.88% in 2020-2021 to 63.6% in 2022-2023, indicates that the school serves a significant population of students from low-income families. This may require the school to allocate additional resources and support services to address the unique needs of these students and ensure their academic and social-emotional success.


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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 18203 Homer Rd
       Marshall, MI  49068-8718


(269) 781-6330

District: Marshall Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1207th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,825 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  272

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.5%
African American:
27.6%
Hispanic:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marshall Academy ranks worse than 81.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details Marshall Academy ranks worse than 66.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.52. (See more...)
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Compare Details Marshall Academy ranks better than 55.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.64. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Marshall Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.5%), African American (27.6%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marshall Academy is 17.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marshall Academy is $9,825.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marshall Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall Academy 1207th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Marshall Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Marshall Academy 600th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Marshall Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Marshall Academy 332nd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Marshall Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marshall Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Marshall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.06 1043rd 1545 32.5%
2007 47.66 1046th 1565 33.2%
2008 52.69 980th 1577 37.9%
2009 56.41 892nd 1589 43.9%
2010 53.87 991st 1552 36.1%
2011 38.35 1204th 1552 22.4%
2012 31.49 1198th 1566 23.5%
2013 46.00 918th 1563 41.3%
2014 57.26 693rd 1533 54.8%
2015 58.35 656th 1580 58.5%
2016 44.59 881st 1548 43.1%
2017 28.79 1039th 1466 29.1%
2018 24.26 1153rd 1448 20.4%
2019 48.24 700th 1408 50.3%
2022 32.31 888th 1344 33.9%
2023 29.10 1002nd 1470 31.8%
2024 17.70 1207th 1486 18.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Marshall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.37 1130th 1397 19.1%
2023 46.62 687th 1350 49.1%
2024 28.35 1020th 1381 26.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Marshall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.71 1134th 1443 21.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Marshall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.87 1176th 1446 18.7%
2023 50.51 621st 1334 53.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Marshall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.21 934th 1253 25.5%
2019 68.32 313th 1128 72.3%
2023 47.60 624th 1198 47.9%
2024 23.01 975th 1204 19.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Marshall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.99 227th 806 71.8%
2007 50.78 528th 823 35.8%
2008 33.10 673rd 839 19.8%
2009 42.44 622nd 847 26.6%
2010 71.64 256th 851 69.9%
2011 63.81 370th 858 56.9%
2012 60.03 343rd 900 61.9%
2013 68.57 241st 919 73.8%
2014 71.08 226th 921 75.5%
2015 57.39 368th 919 60.0%
2016 63.93 282nd 894 68.5%
2017 58.11 288th 821 64.9%
2018 50.34 435th 838 48.1%
2019 34.62 518th 792 34.6%
2021 30.99 468th 675 30.7%
2022 43.26 418th 776 46.1%
2023 31.33 594th 883 32.7%
2024 31.52 600th 897 33.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Marshall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.90 363rd 815 55.5%
2023 42.97 447th 825 45.8%
2024 38.88 498th 836 40.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Marshall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.20 438th 794 44.8%
2024 23.72 596th 771 22.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Marshall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.02 362nd 797 54.6%
2023 37.10 478th 776 38.4%
2024 60.48 253rd 786 67.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Marshall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.84 307th 678 54.7%
2022 52.87 257th 638 59.7%
2023 38.25 411th 688 40.3%
2024 37.40 436th 701 37.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Marshall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 75.52 193rd 765 74.8%
2011 55.52 446th 784 43.1%
2013 53.50 407th 805 49.4%
2014 93.25 37th 799 95.4%
2015 25.23 621st 832 25.4%
2016 69.15 245th 852 71.2%
2017 67.57 226th 835 72.9%
2021 61.15 170th 561 69.7%
2022 56.97 244th 531 54.0%
2023 65.28 210th 735 71.4%
2024 51.64 332nd 743 55.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Marshall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.17 265th 611 56.6%
2024 52.78 272nd 633 57.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Marshall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.31 143rd 516 72.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Marshall Academy Test Scores
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by a parent
Thursday, September 18, 2014

Open Quote Both of our children attended from Grade 2 - 12. We loved it - it became a family. They are both very successful in college and were awarded several scholarships. Because it is small you can participate in athletics, clubs, drama, and the high academics. Makes for a very well rounded student and creates an ideal scholarship candidate. You get very individualized highly qualified teaching: gifted students have opportunities to shine - there were students that wrote plays, directed plays, conducted the band, wrote novels, and art competitions; and students that need more academic attention or smaller class sizes receive that. Athletics, drama. chorus, band, and clubs are available. Students that would normally not be athletic enough to be on a team can have that experience and participate in athletics. It is a great school and we highly recommend it. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 31, 2013

Open Quote Our son started Marshall Academy last year in higher elementary. We chose this school for many reasons - small class size, academics, music, art - but the best reason is the people! Not just the staff, but the students as well. His class accepted him with open arms! Our son has aspergers (a form of autism) and we were a bit nervous about starting out with new kids and hoped he would not get bullied. We are EXTREMELY happy with his classmates - everyone treats everyone with respect. Marshall Academy is a great choice. Close Quote


by a teacher
Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Open Quote The Academy is a great place to work! The staff works well together and we have a common goal - student success. I also really appreciate the amount of parent involvement I receive and the respect the students show to me as a teacher. I love it here! Close Quote


by a citizen
Sunday, November 18, 2012

Open Quote No better school in the area - everyone should give Marshall Academy a chance. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 8, 2012

Open Quote Great School! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Marshall Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 79 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2002 278 1 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2003 278 1 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2004 217 16 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2005 198 14 0 2 0 n/a n/a 10 224
2006 178 18 0 0 0 n/a n/a 19 215
2007 170 20 2 2 2 n/a n/a 18 214
2008 152 24 n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a 5 184
2009 187 26 2 4 3 n/a n/a 4 226
2010 214 34 3 7 2 n/a n/a 3 263
2011 218 9 4 32 2 1 0 0 266
2012 228 8 5 27 3 0 0 0 271
2013 200 5 2 28 1 1 3 0 240
2014 201 11 4 8 1 1 4 0 230
2015 184 12 3 7 1 0 4 0 211
2016 197 42 0 10 2 0 7 0 258
2017 193 79 0 10 2 0 10 0 294
2018 162 88 2 11 0 0 12 0 275
2019 155 91 2 13 0 0 11 0 272
2020 143 83 2 5 0 0 10 0 243
2021 150 81 2 14 1 0 10 0 258
2022 178 83 3 17 2 0 12 0 295
2023 170 75 3 18 0 0 6 0 272

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marshall Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 83 7.5 11.1 0
2002 288 n/a n/a n/a
2003 288 n/a n/a n/a
2004 244 20.9 11.7 n/a
2005 224 13.7 16.4 n/a
2006 215 13.0 16.5 0
2007 214 12.5 17.1 0
2008 184 13.3 13.8 14
2009 226 12.7 17.8 14.9
2010 263 15.7 16.7 25
2011 266 16.4 16.1 23.3
2012 271 16.9 15.9 23.6
2013 240 16.5 14.5 21.7
2014 230 15.5 14.8 29.1
2015 211 15.0 14.0 22.3
2016 258 18.0 14.3 45.3
2017 294 16.6 17.6 45.2
2018 275 18.5 14.8 58.2
2019 272 16.6 16.3 57.7
2020 243 17.0 14.2 53.9
2021 258 14.5 17.7 53.9
2022 295 21.3 13.8 59.7
2023 272 15.7 17.3 63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marshall Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 83 7.5 11.1 0
2002 288 n/a n/a n/a
2003 288 n/a n/a n/a
2004 244 20.9 11.7 n/a
2005 224 13.7 16.4 n/a
2006 215 13.0 16.5 0
2007 214 12.5 17.1 0
2008 184 13.3 13.8 14
2009 226 12.7 17.8 14.9
2010 263 15.7 16.7 25
2011 266 16.4 16.1 23.3
2012 271 16.9 15.9 23.6
2013 240 16.5 14.5 21.7
2014 230 15.5 14.8 29.1
2015 211 15.0 14.0 22.3
2016 258 18.0 14.3 45.3
2017 294 16.6 17.6 45.2
2018 275 18.5 14.8 58.2
2019 272 16.6 16.3 57.7
2020 243 17.0 14.2 53.9
2021 258 14.5 17.7 53.9
2022 295 21.3 13.8 59.7
2023 272 15.7 17.3 63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marshall Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $922 (12.4%) $6,538 (87.7%) $7,459
2020 $1,112 (13.7%) $7,015 (86.3%) $8,127
2021 $2,226 (26.0%) $6,350 (74.0%) $8,576
2022 $1,846 (20.6%) $7,104 (79.4%) $8,950
2023 $2,586 (26.3%) $7,239 (73.7%) $9,825

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marshall Academy

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 700th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1002nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 18.4%
Ranks 518th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 594th of 883 Middle schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Academy)26.335
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Academy)26.335
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Academy)55.236.4
 18.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Academy)55.236.4
 18.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Marshall Academy)34.527.3
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Marshall Academy)34.527.3
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Academy)44.434.8
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Academy)44.434.8
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Academy)26.115
 11.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Academy)26.115
 11.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Academy)57.742.9
 14.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Academy)57.742.9
 14.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marshall Academy)23.123.8
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Marshall Academy)23.123.8
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students272272
African American9175
 17.6%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic1318
 38.5%
Pacific Islander00
White155170
 9.7%
Two or More Races116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.7%63.6%
 5.9%


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Students at Marshall Academy are 63% White, 28% African American, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended Marshall Academy.

Marshall Academy ranks in the bottom 18.8% of Michigan alternative schools.


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