Marquette Area Public Schools

The Marquette Area Public Schools district in Michigan serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (1 traditional and 1 alternative). The district is ranked 79 out of 613 districts in Michigan and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their strong performance. Sandy Knoll School, an elementary school, consistently performs above the district and state averages on standardized tests, with over 50% proficiency rates in most subjects. Bothwell Middle School also performs well, ranking in the top 150-200 middle schools in the state. At the high school level, Marquette Senior High School is a strong performer, ranking in the top 30-107 high schools in Michigan over the past few years.

However, the district's two high schools show significant differences in their performance. While Marquette Senior High is a top-performing school, Vandenboom Alternative High School lags behind in test scores and other metrics. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a significant issue across all schools in the district, with rates around 29.5%. The district also exhibits a wide range in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 21% at the high school to nearly 69% at the alternative high school, indicating significant socioeconomic diversity within the district.