Martin School District

1556 Chalmers
Martin, MI 49070-9762
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 629 students in Martin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Martin School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
2 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
629 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Martin School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#559 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
18%
35%
38%
45%
30-34%
38%
85%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,397 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,076 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,397
$18,604
Spending / Student
$12,076
$17,782

Best Martin School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martin High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1556 Chalmers
Martin, MI 49070
(269) 442-0400
Gr: 6-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Robert D Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1583 University St
Martin, MI 49070
(269) 442-0450
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Martin School District?
Martin School District manages 2 public schools serving 629 students.
What is the rank of Martin School District?
Martin School District is ranked #589 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 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 Martin School District?
86% of Martin School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Martin School District?
Martin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Martin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,076 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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