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#1523 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 48% in state

Marble School

Elementary School · East Lansing School District · East Lansing, MI

An East Lansing School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

729 N HAGADORN RD, East Lansing, MI 48823

  • Math 42% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 55% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-1.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.7 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$13,739
Chronic Absenteeism29.1%

Students at Marble School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

37.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Marble 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,452/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Lansing), 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

$50,837

Median home value

$261,100

Median rent

$1,127/mo

College educated

63.8%

Homeownership

43.9%

Poverty rate

31.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48823; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stepping Stones Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–60.4 mi22Compare →
St Thomas Aquinas Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–80.6 mi273Compare →
Donley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–50.9 mi276Compare →
Whitehills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–51.1 mi274Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

East Lansing School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$13,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marble School is listed in East Lansing School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marble School

Marble School is a public elementary school in East Lansing, MI, part of East Lansing School District, serving approximately 302 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,523 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marble School

What grades does Marble School serve?

Marble School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Marble School?

Marble School has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marble School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marble School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marble School rank in MI?

Marble School ranks #1,523 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Marble School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marble School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Marble School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marble School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Marble School a charter school?

No, Marble School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marble School a Title I school?

No, Marble School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marble School?

37.1% of students at Marble 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Ingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.1%
Area population (ZIP 48823)
49,379
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
24.6
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 48823; 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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