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Enrollment
422
Elementary
DISTRICT 461 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY DISTRICT·NCES 260110304775
Marquette ElementaryMiddle School
6145 CANYON ST, DETROIT, MI 48236 · (313) 417-9360 · Wayne County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL422 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
91%
386 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 40 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 48 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 53 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 50 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 42 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 42 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 55 | 13% |
| Grade 7 | 50 | 12% |
| Grade 8 | 42 | 10% |
This year's kindergarten class (40) is about the same size as its 8th grade class (42).
Student demographics
4%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Marquette ElementaryMiddle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette ElementaryMiddle School this school | 422 | 91.5% | N/A |
| Burns ElementaryMiddle School DETROIT | 411 | 92.9% | N/A |
| Bunche Preparatory Academy DETROIT | 401 | 91.8% | N/A |
| Garvey Academy DETROIT | 434 | 90.1% | N/A |
| Bow ElementaryMiddle School DETROIT | 459 | 91.5% | N/A |
| AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning DETROIT | 401 | 94.0% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Marquette ElementaryMiddle School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Wayne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 422 | #558 of 1,630 | #128 of 301 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #537 of 1,424 | #96 of 281 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 4.2% | #1,368 of 1,424 | #237 of 281 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 91.5% | #154 of 1,563 | #77 of 294 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -17.3% | #327 of 979 | #54 of 177 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
422
-39 (-8%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
was 15.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 422 | 27.7 | 15.2:1 | 91% (386) |
| 2023-24 | 438 | 33 | 13.3:1 | 91% (397) |
| 2022-23 | 514 | 30.3 | 17.0:1 | 94% (481) |
| 2020-21 | 461 | 29 | 15.9:1 | 93% (427) |
| 2017-18 | 510 | 27.3 | 18.7:1 | 92% (469) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Marquette ElementaryMiddle School.
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (510 to 422); teachers up 1% (27.3 to 27.7).
About Marquette ElementaryMiddle School
At 6145 CANYON ST in DETROIT, Michigan, Marquette ElementaryMiddle School operates as a mid-sized elementary school. There are 422 students enrolled, covering pre-K through 8.
Marquette ElementaryMiddle School reports to Detroit Public Schools Community District, which has 103 schools and 48,448 students.
By race and ethnicity, Marquette ElementaryMiddle School is 98% Black. The school's Black share is 61 points above the 37% share among Wayne County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 4%.
Based on 27.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, Marquette ElementaryMiddle School has a ratio of 15.2:1. The ratio is within a point of the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. Income data for the school show 91% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Wayne County, the average eligibility rate is 66%.
In Wayne County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $60,539 a year, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 16% of people live in poverty. Counting Marquette ElementaryMiddle School, Wayne County has 573 public schools.
Marquette ElementaryMiddle School's nearest public school is Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods (about 0.6 miles). There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
Marquette ElementaryMiddle School falls in the City: Large locale category, used for schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
The school shrank from 461 students in 2020-21 to 422 in 2024-25.
People can post here about open houses, carpools, and field trips and other school topics. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Wayne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,772,259
Census ACS
Median income
$60,539
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
573
259,786 students
Quick facts
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- Oakland International Academy 28Middle · 1,034 students
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Nearby schools
- Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods0.6 mi · 603
- Tyrone Elementary School0.7 mi · 336
- East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney0.9 mi · 639
- Diann BanksWilliamson Educational Center0.9 mi · 109
- Avatar Academy of Excellence1.0 mi · 78
- John Monteith Elementary School1.0 mi · 456
Frequently asked questions
About Marquette ElementaryMiddle SchoolHow many students attend Marquette ElementaryMiddle School?
Marquette ElementaryMiddle School enrolls approximately 422 students in grades PK-08.
Is Marquette ElementaryMiddle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Marquette ElementaryMiddle School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Marquette ElementaryMiddle School have?
Marquette ElementaryMiddle School employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Marquette ElementaryMiddle School?
Student demographics at Marquette ElementaryMiddle School are roughly 1% White, 1% Hispanic, 98% Black, 0% Two or more.
What district is Marquette ElementaryMiddle School in?
Marquette ElementaryMiddle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.