Marshall Middle School

As a mid-tier 6-8 campus in MARSHALL, Michigan, Marshall Middle School caters to 541 students from grades 6 through 8, operated by Marshall Public Schools.

Marshall Middle School is one of 8 schools operated by Marshall Public Schools, a district that hosts 2,598 students overall.

On the student-mix side, Marshall Middle School shows that White students make up the majority at 71%; the rest reads as 11% Black, 9% Hispanic, 8% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Marshall Middle School has 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.7:1. The state averages around 17.5:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 46% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is lower than Calhoun County's rate of about 56%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Marshall Middle School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 46.1% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 38.6%.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Calhoun County indicate median household income runs about $63,177, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. In all, Calhoun County runs 56 public schools (combined enrollment of about 18,982 students), of which Marshall Middle School is one.

The closest other public school is Gordon Elementary School, roughly 0.5 miles away. 7 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Marshall Middle School at 6th of 6; the average score across the group is 55.2%.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Five-year trend. Marshall Middle School's enrollment has fell 4% since 2018, when it stood at 562 (now 541). Black enrollment moved from 16% to 11% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 16.4:1 in 2018 to 14.7:1 today.

On the community side, the feed for Marshall Middle School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.