Mar Lee School

Summary:

Mar Lee School is an elementary school located in Marshall, Michigan, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 305 students. While the school is part of the Marshall Public Schools district, which is ranked 294 out of 610 districts in Michigan, Mar Lee School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools and maintains a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key factors that differentiates Mar Lee School is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (86.56%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Hughes Elementary and Walters Elementary. Additionally, Mar Lee School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.7% in 2018-2019 to 44.4% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Academically, the school struggles particularly in math, with proficiency rates ranging from 12.5% to 51.2% across different grade levels and years, generally below the state average and the performance of nearby schools.

Despite the increased per-student spending at Mar Lee School, from $10,433 in 2019-2020 to $14,098 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance has not seen significant improvements. When compared to nearby schools, Mar Lee School generally underperforms in measures such as proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. Addressing the challenges of high chronic absenteeism, below-average academic performance, and a student population with a relatively high percentage of low-socioeconomic status will be crucial for the school to improve its standing and provide a high-quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public K-8

 21236 H Dr N
       Marshall, MI  49068-9319


(269) 781-5412

District: Mar Lee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
762nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,098 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  305

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.6%
Hispanic:
8.5%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


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Compare Details Mar Lee School ranks worse than 51.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mar Lee School ranks better than 52.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.02. (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 Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mar Lee School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mar Lee School is $14,098.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mar Lee School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mar Lee School 762nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Mar Lee School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mar Lee School 427th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Mar Lee School in the ranking list.)

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Mar Lee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mar Lee School District 294th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mar Lee School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mar Lee School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.57 1056th 1545 31.7%
2007 45.57 1090th 1565 30.4%
2008 46.93 1085th 1577 31.2%
2009 47.20 1106th 1589 30.4%
2010 60.61 834th 1552 46.3%
2011 56.30 873rd 1552 43.8%
2012 54.87 731st 1566 53.3%
2013 54.80 753rd 1563 51.8%
2014 49.75 839th 1533 45.3%
2015 51.02 806th 1580 49.0%
2016 40.80 940th 1548 39.3%
2017 29.52 1028th 1466 29.9%
2018 47.46 830th 1448 42.7%
2019 42.55 793rd 1408 43.7%
2021 33.67 768th 1153 33.4%
2022 30.41 924th 1344 31.3%
2023 41.04 836th 1470 43.1%
2024 45.19 762nd 1486 48.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mar Lee School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.57 735th 1397 47.4%
2019 65.89 297th 1134 73.8%
2024 50.31 629th 1381 54.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mar Lee School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.50 951st 1443 34.1%
2019 30.83 840th 1171 28.3%
2023 52.70 566th 1321 57.2%
2024 46.84 667th 1342 50.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mar Lee School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.95 641st 1446 55.7%
2019 54.07 523rd 1196 56.3%
2021 47.06 451st 915 50.7%
2022 20.30 930th 1139 18.3%
2023 30.67 919th 1334 31.1%
2024 43.52 728th 1347 46.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Mar Lee School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.45 841st 1253 32.9%
2019 31.36 805th 1128 28.6%
2021 33.31 691st 1005 31.2%
2022 21.55 910th 1102 17.4%
2023 28.77 881st 1198 26.5%
2024 31.08 844th 1204 29.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mar Lee School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mar Lee School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.05 308th 806 61.8%
2007 79.82 123rd 823 85.1%
2008 73.02 217th 839 74.1%
2009 53.02 541st 847 36.1%
2010 54.69 524th 851 38.4%
2011 59.71 436th 858 49.2%
2012 67.92 263rd 900 70.8%
2013 76.60 166th 919 81.9%
2014 76.44 167th 921 81.9%
2015 68.07 244th 919 73.4%
2016 69.36 231st 894 74.2%
2017 58.19 287th 821 65.0%
2018 56.78 376th 838 55.1%
2019 46.90 390th 792 50.8%
2021 47.34 313th 675 53.6%
2022 50.24 339th 776 56.3%
2023 63.87 257th 883 70.9%
2024 48.02 427th 897 52.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mar Lee School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.12 256th 815 68.6%
2021 70.27 92nd 523 82.4%
2022 53.57 275th 691 60.2%
2023 58.22 281st 825 65.9%
2024 48.07 387th 836 53.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mar Lee School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.73 373rd 794 53.0%
2019 56.94 242nd 658 63.2%
2021 34.19 349th 521 33.0%
2022 42.47 348th 657 47.0%
2023 47.94 357th 770 53.6%
2024 64.87 196th 771 74.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mar Lee School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.89 320th 797 59.8%
2019 45.79 316th 639 50.5%
2021 58.19 176th 540 67.4%
2023 67.78 185th 776 76.2%
2024 39.48 463rd 786 41.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Mar Lee School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.38 359th 678 47.1%
2019 38.43 374th 624 40.1%
2021 40.23 318th 577 44.9%
2022 42.77 341st 638 46.6%
2023 53.97 269th 688 60.9%
2024 39.15 413th 701 41.1%
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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 Mar Lee School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 263 3 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1993 248 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1994 248 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1995 217 0 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 222
1996 217 0 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 222
1997 245 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1998 252 0 0 2 7 n/a n/a 0 261
1999 250 1 0 4 9 n/a n/a 0 264
2000 263 3 0 6 8 n/a n/a 0 280
2001 260 2 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 272
2002 285 2 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 295
2003 285 2 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 295
2004 304 3 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 313
2005 304 3 0 4 5 n/a n/a 0 316
2006 300 8 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 313
2007 294 3 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 301
2008 283 1 n/a 2 1 n/a n/a 4 291
2009 304 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 4 311
2010 299 6 0 1 4 n/a n/a 5 315
2011 296 11 0 13 1 0 10 0 331
2012 292 11 0 13 0 0 7 0 323
2013 282 13 1 15 0 0 9 0 320
2014 267 10 1 15 0 0 7 0 300
2015 281 4 1 11 0 0 6 0 303
2016 273 11 1 10 0 0 7 0 302
2017 274 8 0 6 0 0 4 0 292
2018 262 11 0 6 0 0 4 0 283
2019 274 10 1 10 0 0 8 0 303
2020 283 8 1 26 0 0 11 0 329
2021 277 7 1 34 0 0 14 0 333
2022 273 9 1 27 0 0 10 0 320
2023 264 4 1 26 0 0 10 0 305

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 Mar Lee School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 274 n/a n/a 25.2
1993 256 n/a 0.0 28.9
1994 252 12.7 19.8 16.7
1995 222 12.5 17.8 20.7
1996 222 12.5 17.8 20.7
1997 248 13.0 19.1 20.6
1998 261 14.0 18.6 21.1
1999 264 15.0 17.6 20.5
2000 280 15.0 18.7 24.3
2001 272 16.0 17.0 21.3
2002 295 19.0 15.5 21.4
2003 295 19.0 15.5 21.4
2004 313 18.0 17.4 25.9
2005 316 18.7 16.9 35.8
2006 313 19.5 16.1 36.1
2007 301 20.0 15.1 37.9
2008 291 19.5 14.9 41.5
2009 311 21.5 14.5 47.6
2010 315 19.4 16.2 46.8
2011 331 19.7 16.8 47.1
2012 323 19.7 16.3 56.7
2013 320 19.2 16.6 55.6
2014 300 21.2 14.1 50.7
2015 303 21.0 14.4 45.5
2016 302 21.0 14.3 54
2017 292 21.0 13.8 50.3
2018 283 19.0 14.8 51.2
2019 303 21.6 14.0 51.5
2020 329 24.8 13.2 49.2
2021 333 21.8 15.2 48.3
2022 320 22.9 13.9 46.3
2023 305 21.7 13.9 42.3

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 Mar Lee School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 274 n/a n/a 25.2
1993 256 n/a 0.0 28.9
1994 252 12.7 19.8 16.7
1995 222 12.5 17.8 20.7
1996 222 12.5 17.8 20.7
1997 248 13.0 19.1 20.6
1998 261 14.0 18.6 21.1
1999 264 15.0 17.6 20.5
2000 280 15.0 18.7 24.3
2001 272 16.0 17.0 21.3
2002 295 19.0 15.5 21.4
2003 295 19.0 15.5 21.4
2004 313 18.0 17.4 25.9
2005 316 18.7 16.9 35.8
2006 313 19.5 16.1 36.1
2007 301 20.0 15.1 37.9
2008 291 19.5 14.9 41.5
2009 311 21.5 14.5 47.6
2010 315 19.4 16.2 46.8
2011 331 19.7 16.8 47.1
2012 323 19.7 16.3 56.7
2013 320 19.2 16.6 55.6
2014 300 21.2 14.1 50.7
2015 303 21.0 14.4 45.5
2016 302 21.0 14.3 54
2017 292 21.0 13.8 50.3
2018 283 19.0 14.8 51.2
2019 303 21.6 14.0 51.5
2020 329 24.8 13.2 49.2
2021 333 21.8 15.2 48.3
2022 320 22.9 13.9 46.3
2023 305 21.7 13.9 42.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mar Lee School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $773 (7.8%) $9,177 (92.2%) $9,950
2020 $842 (8.1%) $9,590 (91.9%) $10,433
2021 $1,512 (13.0%) $10,153 (87.0%) $11,665
2022 $2,014 (16.3%) $10,314 (83.7%) $12,327
2023 $1,613 (11.4%) $12,485 (88.6%) $14,098

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mar Lee 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 793rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 836th of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.5%
Ranks 390th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 257th of 883 Middle schools
 20.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mar Lee School)58.341
 17.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mar Lee School District)58.341
 17.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Mar Lee School)37.551.3
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Mar Lee School District)37.551.3
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mar Lee School)44.226.9
 17.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mar Lee School District)44.226.9
 17.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Mar Lee School)27.923.1
 4.8%
   4th Grade Math (Mar Lee School District)27.923.1
 4.8%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mar Lee School)5031.3
 18.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mar Lee School District)5031.3
 18.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Mar Lee School)25.815.6
 10.2%
   5th Grade Math (Mar Lee School District)25.815.6
 10.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Mar Lee School)23.318.8
 4.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Mar Lee School District)23.318.8
 4.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mar Lee School)46.250
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mar Lee School District)46.250
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Mar Lee School)23.125
 1.9%
   6th Grade Math (Mar Lee School District)23.125
 1.9%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mar Lee School)5242.3
 9.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mar Lee School District)5242.3
 9.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Mar Lee School)3438.5
 4.5%
   7th Grade Math (Mar Lee School District)3438.5
 4.5%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Mar Lee School)18.231.3
 13.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Mar Lee School District)18.231.3
 13.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mar Lee School)63.664.6
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mar Lee School District)63.664.6
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mar Lee School)24.233.3
 9.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mar Lee School District)24.233.3
 9.1%
   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 Students303305
 0.7%
African American104
 60%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic1026
 160%
Pacific Islander00
White274264
 3.6%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.5%42.3%
 9.2%


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Mar Lee School ranks 762nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 305 students attended Mar Lee School.

Students at Mar Lee School are 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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