Summary:
Zip code 48040 in Marysville, Michigan, is home to three elementary schools—Gardens Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, and Morton Elementary School—all serving grades PK-5 within the Marysville Public Schools district, which ranks in the 84th percentile statewide.
For parents comparing options, Gardens Elementary is the clear academic standout, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide. It leads all three schools in both English Language Arts (68.4% proficient) and math (67.9% proficient), far exceeding state averages of 41.1% and 38.2%, respectively. Notably, Gardens achieves these results despite having the highest student-teacher ratio (20.1:1) and moderate per-student spending ($11,214). In contrast, Washington Elementary is the lowest performer, with a 3-star rating and 68th percentile ranking. Its ELA proficiency (49.8%) and math proficiency (49.0%) trail the district averages, and it shows particular weakness in 5th-grade social studies (20.4% vs. 40.6% district). Morton Elementary sits in the middle with a 4-star rating and 77th percentile ranking, but it has declined from the 86th percentile in 2023-2024. Morton also shows a dramatic 5th-grade math drop-off (31.5% proficiency vs. 65.2% in 4th grade), a pattern that persisted across two years.
All three schools exceed state averages in most subjects, making this a generally strong area for elementary education. However, notable disparities exist: Morton Elementary receives the highest per-student funding ($13,096) and has the lowest student-teacher ratio (16.7:1), yet its results don't match Gardens Elementary, which operates with fewer resources per student. Chronic absenteeism also correlates with performance—Gardens has the lowest rate (13.2%) while Washington has the highest (18.0%). For families, Gardens Elementary offers the strongest academic environment, while Washington Elementary may benefit from targeted support in social studies and upper-grade math.
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