For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 600 students in Marcellus Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Marcellus Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
600 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marcellus Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#297 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,495 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,918 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,495
$18,604
Spending / Student
$14,918
$17,782
Best Marcellus Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marcellus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Marcellus High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-5081
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-5081
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Volinia Outcome Base School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54080 Gards Prairie Rd
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Marcellus Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Burney St
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-3158
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-3158
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marcellus Community Schools?
Marcellus Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 600 students.
What is the rank of Marcellus Community Schools?
Marcellus Community Schools is ranked #328 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marcellus Community Schools?
89% of Marcellus Community Schools students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marcellus Community Schools?
Marcellus Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Marcellus Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,918 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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