Elementary Schools in Marysville Public Schools

The three elementary schools within Marysville Public Schools in Marysville, Michigan—Gardens Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, and Morton Elementary School—serve grades PK-5 and collectively enroll about 1,246 students, with the district itself ranking in the 84th percentile statewide.

Gardens Elementary School is the clear academic standout, ranking in the 93rd percentile of Michigan elementary schools with a 5-star rating. It outperforms its peers in nearly every subject, posting 68.4% ELA and 67.9% math proficiency—roughly 27 and 29 points above state averages, respectively. Its 5th-grade social studies proficiency (62%) is triple that of Washington Elementary School (20.4%) and double that of Morton Elementary School (29.6%). Washington Elementary School struggles the most, ranking in the 68th percentile and falling below the state average in social studies—the only school in the group to do so. Morton Elementary School sits in the middle (77th percentile) but faces the highest poverty rate (62% free/reduced lunch) and receives the most per-student funding ($13,096), yet still outperforms Washington in most metrics despite that disadvantage.

Key takeaways for parents: Gardens Elementary School delivers exceptional results with the lowest spending and largest class sizes, suggesting highly effective instruction. Morton Elementary School shows a persistent 5th-grade math drop (31.5% proficiency vs. 65% in 4th grade) that warrants attention, while Washington Elementary School needs urgent support in social studies and addressing its 18% chronic absenteeism rate—the highest in the group. All three schools beat the state average for chronic absenteeism, but the internal gaps, especially the 34.5-point social studies disparity between Gardens and Washington, highlight opportunities for cross-school collaboration.