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Marcellus Elementary School

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Marcellus Elementary School ranks 512 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

512^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 66% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Marcellus Elementary School in Marcellus, MI, serves 264 students from Pre-K through 5th grade and is part of the Marcellus Community Schools district, which ranks in the 60th percentile statewide. The school has earned a consistent 3-star rating for five straight years, with its overall state ranking improving from the 30th-40th percentile in the late 2010s to around the 65th percentile today.

The most striking strength of Marcellus Elementary is its exceptional performance with students from low-income backgrounds. While the school's overall performance is solidly average, it ranks in the 88th percentile for academic achievement among its economically disadvantaged students—a figure that jumped to the 90th percentile the previous year. This is particularly notable given that 62% of students qualify for free and reduced lunch, a rate far higher than nearby Mattawan Later Elementary School (25%) but similar to schools like Kincheloe Elementary School (60%) and Sam Adams Elementary School (69%). Despite comparable poverty levels, Marcellus outperforms both of those schools in overall state ranking and math proficiency. The school also invests more per student ($14,280) than several peers, including Mattawan Later Elementary ($12,788).

Math is a clear area of excellence, with proficiency rates in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades (59%, 50%, and 44%) all well above state averages. Science and social studies scores in 5th grade also exceed state benchmarks. However, English language arts tells a different story—while 3rd-grade reading meets state averages, 4th and 5th-grade proficiency dips below. Chronic absenteeism (27.5%) is a significant challenge, far higher than high-performing neighbors like Schoolcraft Elementary School (7.9%). For parents, this school offers strong support for students facing economic challenges, particularly in math, but may require extra attention to reading skills in upper grades.

264

Students ?

19.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,280

Per pupil spending ?

62.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

301 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067-8521

(269) 646-9209

District: Marcellus Community Schools

Students who attend Marcellus Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Marcellus High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Hispanic:

3.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 55th percentile in 2016 → 66th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (45% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Michigan median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Michigan avg38%

512^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 11 pts since 2016

From top 45% (2016) to top 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

247^th of 625Marcellus Community Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	63.1	512 of 1492	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.8	508 of 1488	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.5	450 of 1486	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.0	519 of 1470	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.1	572 of 1344	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.2	742 of 1153	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.4	955 of 1408	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.6	889 of 1448	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	52.8	638 of 1466	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.7	702 of 1548	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.0	712 of 1580	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	51.4	806 of 1533	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	54.9	750 of 1563	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.3	687 of 1566	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	77.5	267 of 1552	82.8%	★★★★☆
2010	71.5	466 of 1552	70.0%	★★★★☆
2009	65.7	640 of 1589	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.9	530 of 1577	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.4	674 of 1565	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.1	726 of 1545	53.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	46.8	647 of 1343	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.5	403 of 1338	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.5	593 of 1342	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.8	524 of 1321	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.1	606 of 1106	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	19.6	784 of 902	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.8	812 of 1171	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.9	812 of 1443	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	68.5	323 of 1352	76.1%	★★★★☆
2025	80.0	159 of 1346	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	80.6	144 of 1381	89.6%	★★★★☆
2023	75.4	206 of 1350	84.7%	★★★★☆
2022	80.2	109 of 1099	90.1%	★★★★★
2021	45.9	395 of 749	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.9	605 of 1134	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.9	689 of 1397	50.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	64.0	444 of 1372	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.9	591 of 1366	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.3	354 of 1347	73.7%	★★★★☆
2023	60.0	495 of 1334	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.4	382 of 1139	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.0	412 of 915	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.0	754 of 1196	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.3	936 of 1446	35.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	48.9	599 of 1199	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.4	587 of 1206	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.4	501 of 1204	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.8	537 of 1198	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.4	644 of 1102	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.2	757 of 1005	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.3	894 of 1128	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.9	928 of 1253	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)76th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2026)68th percentile~ school

Female (2026)52nd percentile-14 vs school

White (2026)50th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Science54%+14 vs state

Math51%+13 vs state

English Language Arts39%~ state avg

Social Studies35%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				M-Step English Language Arts (2026)				M-Step Math (2026)				M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marcellus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Arbor St E	Marcellus	49067	Cass County	Marcellus Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 646-9209	264	14	19.4	62.1%	239 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.1%)	63.1	512^th of 1492 public elementary schools	65.7%		63.8	508^th of 1488 public elementary schools	65.9%	4	45.0	37.9	34.9		59.0	50.0	44.2		53.5	34.9	$14,280	$1,888	$12,392
Norton Elementary School	Public	K-5	59692 Al Jones Rd	Three Rivers	49093	St. Joseph County	Three Rivers Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 244-1144	186	12	15.5	50.5%	138 (74.2%)	8 (4.3%)	24 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (8.1%)								(n/a)	33.3				50.0						$16,526	$1,557	$14,969
Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	53806 Wilbur Rd	Three Rivers	49093	St. Joseph County	Three Rivers Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 279-1143	262	19	13.7	53.1%	172 (65.6%)	29 (11.1%)	27 (10.3%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (11.1%)	41.1	838^th of 1492 public elementary schools	43.8%		35.3	930^th of 1488 public elementary schools	37.5%	92	23.4	52.5	40.8		42.6	42.6	26.8		28.2	14.1	$15,380	$1,167	$14,213
Lawton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	100 Primary Way	Lawton	49065	Van Buren County	Lawton Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 624-7501	397	31	12.8	53.9%	325 (81.9%)	4 (1.0%)	48 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)	56.8	598^th of 1492 public elementary schools	59.9%		61.6	543^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	63.5%	55	45.3	53.6			32.0	43.5					$00	$00	$00
Davis Elementary School	Public	K-5	409 N Phelps St	Decatur	49045	Van Buren County	Decatur Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 423-6950	356	22	16.0	64.0%	236 (66.3%)	1 (0.3%)	96 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.2%)	34.9	928^th of 1492 public elementary schools	37.8%		57.2	603^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	59.5%	325	19.6	38.0	33.3		25.0	39.4	27.1		33.3	22.9	$19,130	$1,767	$17,363
Andrews Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	200 S Douglas Ave	Three Rivers	49093	St. Joseph County	Three Rivers Community Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(269) 279-1140	296	17	17.4	47.6%	225 (76.0%)	31 (10.5%)	9 (3.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (9.5%)	71.1	390^th of 1492 public elementary schools	73.9%		51.5	696^th of 1488 public elementary schools	53.2%	306	54.9	56.3	48.1		72.5	72.9	38.5		50.0	17.3	$14,029	$1,412	$12,617
Ruth Hoppin School	Public, Magnet	K-5	415 N Main St	Three Rivers	49093	St. Joseph County	Three Rivers Community Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(269) 279-1142	293	17	17.2	47.4%	215 (73.4%)	26 (8.9%)	29 (9.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	20 (6.8%)	48.8	716^th of 1492 public elementary schools	52.0%		50.7	708^th of 1488 public elementary schools	52.4%	8	28.8	39.6	47.3		38.5	29.2	42.6		46.3	24.1	$15,256	$1,304	$13,953
Kincheloe Elementary School	Public	K-5	25121 Gage St	Dowagiac	49047	Cass County	Dowagiac Union School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 782-4464	214	15	14.4	60.3%	160 (74.8%)	1 (0.5%)	32 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.9%)	61.7	528^th of 1492 public elementary schools	64.6%		40.9	850^th of 1488 public elementary schools	42.9%	322	40.6	67.5	61.1		37.5	42.5	27.8		58.3	22.2	$14,806	$1,935	$12,870
Schoolcraft Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13300 S 14th St	Schoolcraft	49087	Kalamazoo County	Schoolcraft Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 488-7265	583	37	15.6	26.6%	539 (92.5%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.1%)	74.1	353^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	76.3%		69.3	419^th of 1488 public elementary schools	71.8%	66	50.6	53.9	44.8	52.9	54.0	47.4	47.9	52.9	50.0	38.5	$14,709	$420	$14,289
Sam Adams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	114 Depot St	Cassopolis	49031	Cass County	Cassopolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 445-0530	368	23	16.2	69.0%	229 (62.2%)	32 (8.7%)	28 (7.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (20.7%)	29.3	1013^th of 1492 public elementary schools	32.1%		31.7	983^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	33.9%	30	13.8	28.8	42.9		27.6	11.5	12.9		45.7	18.6	$15,250	$1,785	$13,465

Frequently Asked Questions about Marcellus Elementary School

What district is Marcellus Elementary School in?

Marcellus Community Schools

What schools do graduates of Marcellus Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Marcellus Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Marcellus High School

Is Marcellus Elementary School a good school?

Marcellus Elementary School ranks 512^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Marcellus Elementary School?

Students at Marcellus Elementary School are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Marcellus Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 264 students attended Marcellus Elementary School.

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