Marcellus Middle School

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Marcellus Middle School ranks 300 th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Marcellus Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Marcellus, Michigan, with a student population of 134. The school is part of the Marcellus Community Schools district, which is ranked 173 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Marcellus Middle School has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state and its district. While it outperforms the state in some subject areas, such as 6th and 7th grade English Language Arts, it underperforms in others, like 8th grade Social Studies. The school's overall ranking among Michigan middle schools has fluctuated between 300-310 over the past few years, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 70.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average. Interestingly, the school has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 46.9% in 2021-2022 to 17.1% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Marcellus Middle School generally performs below schools like Portage Central, Vicksburg, and Mattawan in academic metrics such as proficiency rates and state rankings. However, it outperforms schools like Constantine and Cassopolis, which have lower overall rankings and academic achievement. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with relatively strong performance for male students and low-socioeconomic status students, but struggling with the performance of female students and White students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

125 Burney St
Marcellus, MI 49067-8524

(269) 646-3158

District: Marcellus Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
300^th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,948

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 134

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Two or more races:

7.5%

African American:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marcellus Middle School ranks better than 66.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.25. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), two or more races (7.5%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marcellus Middle School is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare Marcellus Middle School employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marcellus Middle School is $13,948.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marcellus Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marcellus Middle School 300^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Marcellus Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Marcellus Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marcellus Community Schools 173^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marcellus Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Marcellus Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.17	310^th	883	64.9%
2024	58.25	300^th	897	66.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marcellus Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	48.56	329^th	691	52.4%
2023	73.88	130^th	825	84.2%
2024	72.44	138^th	836	83.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Marcellus Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	30.90	466^th	657	29.1%
2023	46.25	377^th	770	51.0%
2024	52.36	300^th	771	61.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Marcellus Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	48.78	299^th	658	54.6%
2023	60.50	240^th	776	69.1%
2024	53.14	313^th	786	60.2%

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Rank History for White students at Marcellus Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	22.56	512^th	638	19.7%
2023	47.09	325^th	688	52.8%
2024	43.44	367^th	701	47.6%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marcellus Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	122	1	0	5	0	0	9	0	137
2023	120	2	0	2	0	0	10	0	134

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 Marcellus Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	137	8.4	16.3	75.9
2023	134	8.0	16.7	70.9

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 Marcellus Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	137	8.4	16.3	75.9
2023	134	8.0	16.7	70.9

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 Marcellus Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$1,674 (14.0%)	$10,263 (86.0%)	$11,937
2023	$1,980 (14.2%)	$11,968 (85.8%)	$13,948

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Schools Near Marcellus Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marcellus Middle School	Public	6-8	125 Burney St	Marcellus	49067	Cass County	Marcellus Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 646-3158	134	8	16.7	70.9%	120 (89.6%)	2 (1.5%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.5%)	58.2	300^th of 897 public middle schools	66.6%		57.2	310^th of 883 public middle schools	64.9%	10	63.9	25.0		38.6	47.4		40.4	36.8		36.1		25.0	$13,948	$1,980	$11,968
Lawton Middle School	Public	5-8	100 Blue Pride Dr	Lawton	49065	Van Buren County	Lawton Community School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 624-7600	307	18	16.7	60.6%	239 (77.9%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (14.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.2%)	40.3	509^th of 897 public middle schools	43.3%		35.3	562^nd of 883 public middle schools	36.4%	53	65.3	31.9	39.0	24.4	29.9	26.8	26.8	14.9	36.6	31.9	15.9	25.0	$11,634	$930	$10,705
Three Rivers Middle School	Public	6-8	1101 Jefferson St	Three Rivers	49093	St. Joseph County	Three Rivers Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 279-1130	537	33	16.4	47.1%	385 (71.7%)	50 (9.3%)	35 (6.5%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (10.8%)	50.9	390^th of 897 public middle schools	56.5%		46.9	429^th of 883 public middle schools	51.4%	39	61.1	35.8		28.0	29.3		34.0	42.9		31.3		26.8	$17,062	$1,873	$15,189
Cassopolis Middle School	Public	6-8	725 Center St	Cassopolis	49031	Cass County	Cassopolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 445-0503	210	14	14.6	62.4%	129 (61.4%)	24 (11.4%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (24.3%)	16.9	736^th of 897 public middle schools	17.9%		15.2	743^rd of 883 public middle schools	15.9%	7	41.9	6.8		12.9	25.8		17.7	12.9		21.9		8.2	$13,345	$2,435	$10,910
Mattawan Middle School	Public	6-8	56720 Murray St	Mattawan	49071	Van Buren County	Mattawan Consolidated School	No	No	No	No	(269) 668-3361	817	49	16.5	27.5%	691 (84.6%)	23 (2.8%)	53 (6.5%)	12 (1.5%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.9%)	83.2	108^th of 897 public middle schools	88.0%		82.7	114^th of 883 public middle schools	87.1%	6	80.1	56.6		45.9	53.1		49.8	52.8		51.5		36.4	$13,381	$667	$12,715
Paw Paw Middle School	Public	6-8	313 W Michigan Ave	Paw Paw	49079	Van Buren County	Paw Paw Public School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 415-5500	475	29	16.4	41.5%	401 (84.4%)	3 (0.6%)	53 (11.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.7%)	46.8	447^th of 897 public middle schools	50.2%		43.6	475^th of 883 public middle schools	46.2%	28	66.4	30.7		34.6	32.7		27.5	22.2		42.0		21.0	$14,729	$977	$13,752
Constantine Middle School	Public	6-8	260 W 6th St	Constantine	49042	St. Joseph County	Constantine Public School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 435-8940	282	18	15.6	62.4%	250 (88.7%)	2 (0.7%)	22 (7.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	42.5	491^st of 897 public middle schools	45.3%		47.7	418^th of 883 public middle schools	52.7%	73	64.3	25.7		27.4	30.6		15.6	23.2		34.8		43.5	$14,449	$1,465	$12,983
Dowagiac Middle School	Public	6-8	57072 Riverside Dr	Dowagiac	49047	Cass County	Dowagiac Union School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 782-4440	408	23	17.4	71.8%	237 (58.1%)	25 (6.1%)	78 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (16.2%)	43.3	479^th of 897 public middle schools	46.6%		31.2	597^th of 883 public middle schools	32.4%	118	59.5	23.1		40.3	38.0		20.2	20.7		30.3		28.6	$14,865	$1,808	$13,057
Vicksburg Middle School	Public	6-8	348 E Prairie St	Vicksburg	49097	Kalamazoo County	Vicksburg Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 321-1300	582	30	19.2	37.6%	505 (86.8%)	10 (1.7%)	33 (5.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.3%)	64.2	252^nd of 897 public middle schools	71.9%		78.4	144^th of 883 public middle schools	83.7%	108	66.7	43.3		41.7	39.2		47.7	36.6		35.3		29.4	$12,266	$687	$11,579
Portage West Middle School	Public	6-8	7145 Moors Bridge Rd	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 323-5800	679	34	20.1	19.7%	438 (64.5%)	43 (6.3%)	52 (7.7%)	80 (11.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (9.6%)	86.7	92^nd of 897 public middle schools	89.7%		94.1	37^th of 883 public middle schools	95.8%	55	85.0	61.0		47.8	57.5		48.7	40.6		59.0		53.3	$12,779	$736	$12,043

Frequently Asked Questions about Marcellus Middle School

How many students attend Marcellus Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 134 students attended Marcellus Middle School.

What district is Marcellus Middle School in?

Marcellus Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of Marcellus Middle School?

Students at Marcellus Middle School are 90% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Is Marcellus Middle School a good school?

Marcellus Middle School ranks 300^th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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