Below Average
#2731 of 3,192 schools in MI
Marcellus Middle School
Middle School · Marcellus Community Schools · Marcellus, MI
A Marcellus Community Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
125 BURNEY ST, Marcellus, MI 49067
- Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 27.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marcellus Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marcellus 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howardsville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 187 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Marcellus Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 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 Middle School is listed in Marcellus Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marcellus Middle School
Marcellus Middle School is a public middle school in Marcellus, MI, part of Marcellus Community Schools, serving approximately 139 students in grades 6th-8th with a 27.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,731 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marcellus Middle School
What grades does Marcellus Middle School serve?
Marcellus Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Marcellus Middle School?
Marcellus Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcellus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcellus Middle School is 27.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marcellus Middle School rank in MI?
Marcellus Middle School ranks #2,731 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Marcellus Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marcellus Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marcellus Middle School has 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Marcellus Middle School a charter school?
No, Marcellus Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marcellus Middle School a Title I school?
No, Marcellus Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marcellus Middle School?
67.6% of students at Marcellus 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (269) 646-3158
- Area population (ZIP 49067)
- 4,031
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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