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Marshall Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 408 students

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Posted September 18, 2009

Both my children went to Marshall. The Principal and all the staff are excellent to deal with. They truely have the kids best interest at heart.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

The amazing teachers and support staff. We couldn't ask for a better elementary to have our children go to.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

My 3 kids have gone there 1) 2nd - 4th the 2) DK - 4th and now my last one is in 4th and have had many great experiences there. From the Principle, teachers, librian to the janitorial staff I have nothing but praise for them. They are truly awesome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2008

We have four children. The oldest is in 1st grade, the second is in kindergarten, but had also attended DK at Marshall. We love Marshall Elementary. The teachers and staff do a great job. I have been thoroughly impressed with the curriculum they have used to teach our sons and look forward to many years at Marshall with our family. The MAPS group is active and a pleasure to be a part of. The Principal does a great job interacting with the students. I would highly recomment Marshall Elementary to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2007

Overall, Marshall is a great school with involved parents and excellent teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2007

Parental involvement is very high at Marshall. The PTA (called MAPS) always has been very strong. They even have their own website. Marshall's parents are far more involved then even the other elementaries within Byron. The principal was a former 4th grade teacher and the kids love him. I only wished the kids stayed at Marshall through 5th grade vs. moving on after 4th.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2006

The staff is top notch and their concern for your child's well-being and education is paramount. The school offered art, music, even swimming lessons! The PTA (known as MAPS)has a large active particpation by parents. They helped sponsor movie nights, culture awarness day, and other beneficial activities for the children and their families alike. We wish all schools were as good as Marshall, and were sorry to leave it when we relocated to Texas.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

105 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
67%

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

105 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
86%

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

74 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
73%

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

76 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
78%

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

76 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

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About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 71%
Hispanic 9% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 3%
Black 2% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 20%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Kevin Macina
Fax number
  • (616) 878-6320

Programs

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1756 64th St SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
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Phone: (616) 878-6300

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