Very Good
#537 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 17% in state
Marcellus High School
High School · Marcellus Community Schools · Marcellus, MI
A Marcellus Community Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
PO Box 48, Marcellus, MI 49067
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Marcellus High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 37% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marcellus High 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated717/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,581
Median home value
$186,800
Median rent
$903/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Marcellus Community Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volinia Outcome Base SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–12 | Not available | 48 | 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.
Marcellus Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,406NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marcellus High School is listed in Marcellus Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marcellus High School
Marcellus High School is a public high school in Marcellus, MI, part of Marcellus Community Schools, serving approximately 164 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #537 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marcellus High School
What grades does Marcellus High School serve?
Marcellus High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Marcellus High School?
Marcellus High School has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcellus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcellus High School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marcellus High School rank in MI?
Marcellus High School ranks #537 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Marcellus High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marcellus High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Marcellus High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marcellus High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Marcellus High School a charter school?
No, Marcellus High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marcellus High School a Title I school?
No, Marcellus High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marcellus High School?
57.3% of students at Marcellus High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (269) 646-5081
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 49067)
- 4,031
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 49067; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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