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#1887 of 3,192 schools in MI
Bothwell Middle School
Middle School · Marquette Area Public Schools · Marquette, MI
A Marquette Area Public Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 TIERNEY ST, Marquette, MI 49855
- Math 44% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 52% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bothwell Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bothwell Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average697/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marquette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,321
Median home value
$245,100
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49855; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquettealger Administrative UnitEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| North Star Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 191 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Marquette Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,529NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bothwell Middle School is listed in Marquette Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bothwell Middle School
Bothwell Middle School is a public middle school in Marquette, MI, part of Marquette Area Public Schools, serving approximately 699 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,887 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bothwell Middle School
What grades does Bothwell Middle School serve?
Bothwell Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Bothwell Middle School?
Bothwell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 699 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bothwell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bothwell Middle School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bothwell Middle School rank in MI?
Bothwell Middle School ranks #1,887 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bothwell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bothwell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bothwell Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bothwell Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bothwell Middle School a charter school?
No, Bothwell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bothwell Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bothwell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bothwell Middle School?
28.9% of students at Bothwell Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 699
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Marquette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (906) 225-4262
- Area population (ZIP 49855)
- 33,199
- Area average commute
- 14.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49855; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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