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Marshall Elementary School

Summary:

Marshall Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Byron Center, Michigan, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 523 students. The school is part of the Byron Center Public Schools district, which is ranked 2 out of 610 districts in Michigan and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Marshall Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Michigan, with a statewide ranking of 15 out of 1,486 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with high proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math on the M-Step assessments, significantly outperforming the state averages. While the student population is predominantly White (76.1%), the school has a relatively diverse student body, with 8.03% Hispanic, 5.35% Asian, and 9.18% students of two or more races. Despite its high academic performance, Marshall Elementary School serves a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 23.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to other nearby schools, Marshall Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Brown Elementary School, another Byron Center Public Schools elementary, also ranks among the top schools in the state, with a statewide ranking of 3 out of 1,486 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. In contrast, schools in the neighboring Kelloggsville Public Schools district, such as Southeast Kelloggsville School and Central Kelloggsville Elementary, have significantly lower academic performance and higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced-price lunch eligibility.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1756 64th St SW
       Byron Center, MI  49315-8694

(616) 878-6300

District: Byron Center Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
15th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,778 Help


Students who attend Marshall Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Byron Center West Middle School
    Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
High:    Byron Center High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  523

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.1%
Two or more races:
9.2%
Hispanic:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marshall Elementary School ranks better than 99% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Byron Center Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.75. (See more...)
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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 Marshall Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Byron Center Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (76.1%), two or more races (9.2%), Hispanic (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Byron Center Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary School is 19.6, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Byron Center Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marshall Elementary School is $12,778, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Byron Center Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marshall Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall Elementary School 15th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Marshall Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Byron Center Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Byron Center Public Schools 2nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marshall Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Marshall Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.24 262nd 1545 83.0%
2007 74.66 316th 1565 79.8%
2008 76.84 294th 1577 81.4%
2009 86.00 56th 1589 96.5%
2010 76.72 256th 1552 83.5%
2011 82.78 95th 1552 93.9%
2012 86.49 144th 1566 90.8%
2013 87.14 123rd 1563 92.1%
2014 88.36 102nd 1533 93.3%
2015 92.21 69th 1580 95.6%
2016 86.57 140th 1548 91.0%
2017 87.50 99th 1466 93.2%
2018 95.69 29th 1448 98.0%
2019 96.98 17th 1408 98.8%
2021 92.53 52nd 1153 95.5%
2022 95.69 34th 1344 97.5%
2023 97.73 12th 1470 99.2%
2024 97.75 15th 1486 99.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marshall Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.67 27th 1397 98.1%
2019 87.50 55th 1134 95.1%
2021 82.45 55th 749 92.7%
2022 82.09 89th 1099 91.9%
2023 94.86 21st 1350 98.4%
2024 98.65 5th 1381 99.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Marshall Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.75 49th 1443 96.6%
2019 94.79 23rd 1171 98.0%
2021 91.01 36th 902 96.0%
2022 96.08 11th 1106 99.0%
2023 97.16 11th 1321 99.2%
2024 95.53 26th 1342 98.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Marshall Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.51 15th 1446 99.0%
2019 97.99 4th 1196 99.7%
2021 92.19 35th 915 96.2%
2022 94.88 28th 1139 97.5%
2023 97.31 11th 1334 99.2%
2024 98.09 6th 1347 99.6%
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Rank History for White students at Marshall Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.57 35th 1253 97.2%
2019 97.35 4th 1128 99.6%
2021 92.72 38th 1005 96.2%
2022 95.21 26th 1102 97.6%
2023 97.34 6th 1198 99.5%
2024 97.37 6th 1204 99.5%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marshall Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 72 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 72
1989 97 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1990 92 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 93
1991 92 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1992 84 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 89
1993 92 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1994 99 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1998 454 8 3 16 4 n/a n/a -6 479
1999 442 11 4 9 5 n/a n/a 0 471
2000 444 6 9 10 7 n/a n/a 9 485
2001 433 8 9 25 3 n/a n/a 0 478
2002 470 7 13 22 3 n/a n/a 0 515
2003 470 7 13 22 3 n/a n/a 0 515
2004 469 14 22 22 5 n/a n/a 0 532
2005 316 13 10 24 3 n/a n/a 0 366
2006 303 11 9 28 3 n/a n/a 0 354
2007 300 9 8 32 2 n/a n/a 0 351
2008 295 11 5 34 n/a n/a n/a 0 345
2009 319 9 10 35 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2010 328 10 14 33 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2011 347 5 13 34 0 0 9 0 408
2012 353 8 14 37 0 0 10 0 422
2013 379 8 15 36 0 0 19 0 457
2014 407 7 12 42 2 0 22 0 492
2015 375 5 8 46 1 0 24 0 459
2016 417 6 16 39 1 0 32 0 511
2017 446 6 18 34 3 0 30 0 537
2018 442 8 18 30 2 0 31 0 531
2019 426 8 23 47 2 0 37 0 543
2020 422 7 25 48 2 0 42 0 546
2021 401 6 27 39 0 0 60 0 533
2022 407 8 26 41 0 0 58 0 540
2023 398 7 28 42 0 0 48 0 523

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 72 n/a n/a n/a
1989 100 n/a n/a 8
1990 93 10.0 9.3 6.5
1991 92 n/a n/a n/a
1992 89 n/a n/a 6.7
1993 96 n/a 0.0 21.9
1994 101 4.8 21.0 11.9
1998 479 25.0 19.2 6.8
1999 471 24.0 19.6 12.1
2000 485 22.5 21.2 19.5
2001 478 23.7 20.2 23.6
2002 515 25.5 20.2 24.9
2003 515 25.5 20.2 24.9
2004 532 25.5 20.9 22.9
2005 366 22.0 16.6 25.4
2006 354 19.5 18.2 22
2007 351 20.0 17.6 18.2
2008 345 19.0 18.2 18.6
2009 373 19.0 19.6 19.8
2010 385 19.3 19.9 23.9
2011 408 17.9 22.7 21.3
2012 422 20.0 21.1 25.6
2013 457 22.5 20.3 28.7
2014 492 23.0 21.3 29.5
2015 459 21.0 21.8 26.6
2016 511 23.0 22.2 22.1
2017 537 23.7 22.6 24.4
2018 531 24.0 22.1 28.6
2019 543 25.1 21.6 30.4
2020 546 26.9 20.2 25.1
2021 533 23.9 22.2 22.7
2022 540 26.3 20.4 22.6
2023 523 26.5 19.6 23.9

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 72 n/a n/a n/a
1989 100 n/a n/a 8
1990 93 10.0 9.3 6.5
1991 92 n/a n/a n/a
1992 89 n/a n/a 6.7
1993 96 n/a 0.0 21.9
1994 101 4.8 21.0 11.9
1998 479 25.0 19.2 6.8
1999 471 24.0 19.6 12.1
2000 485 22.5 21.2 19.5
2001 478 23.7 20.2 23.6
2002 515 25.5 20.2 24.9
2003 515 25.5 20.2 24.9
2004 532 25.5 20.9 22.9
2005 366 22.0 16.6 25.4
2006 354 19.5 18.2 22
2007 351 20.0 17.6 18.2
2008 345 19.0 18.2 18.6
2009 373 19.0 19.6 19.8
2010 385 19.3 19.9 23.9
2011 408 17.9 22.7 21.3
2012 422 20.0 21.1 25.6
2013 457 22.5 20.3 28.7
2014 492 23.0 21.3 29.5
2015 459 21.0 21.8 26.6
2016 511 23.0 22.2 22.1
2017 537 23.7 22.6 24.4
2018 531 24.0 22.1 28.6
2019 543 25.1 21.6 30.4
2020 546 26.9 20.2 25.1
2021 533 23.9 22.2 22.7
2022 540 26.3 20.4 22.6
2023 523 26.5 19.6 23.9

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $761 (7.9%) $8,926 (92.1%) $9,687
2020 $394 (4.1%) $9,142 (95.9%) $9,537
2021 $664 (6.6%) $9,456 (93.4%) $10,120
2022 $672 (6.0%) $10,572 (94.0%) $11,244
2023 $827 (6.5%) $11,950 (93.5%) $12,778

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marshall Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 17th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 12th of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Elementary School)86.778.2
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Byron Center Public Schools)88.681.1
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Marshall Elementary School)84.884.3
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Byron Center Public Schools)90.388.2
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Elementary School)8682.9
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Byron Center Public Schools)9185.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Marshall Elementary School)72.182.2
 10.1%
   4th Grade Math (Byron Center Public Schools)8287.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students543523
 3.7%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian2328
 21.7%
Hispanic4742
 10.6%
Pacific Islander00
White426398
 6.6%
Two or More Races3748
 29.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.4%23.9%
 6.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marshall Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 523 students attended Marshall Elementary School.

Students who attend Marshall Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Byron Center West Middle School
Middle : Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
High : Byron Center High School

Yes! Marshall Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 15th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Marshall Elementary School are 76% White, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 1% African American.


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