How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Garden City Public Schools | Marquette Area Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Garden City, Michigan | Marquette, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 3,228 | 3,230 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 16.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Garden City Public Schools | Marquette Area Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,375 | $13,390 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.5% | 9.5% |
| State Revenue | 56.4% | 58.1% |
| Local Revenue | 34.1% | 32.5% |
Garden City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Marquette Area Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Garden City Public Schools | Marquette Area Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.2% | 84.9% |
| African American | 16.2% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% | 2.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.6% | 22.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Garden City Public Schools | Marquette Area Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 15 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 276.4:1 | 321.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.8% | 29.8% |
School Types
Garden City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Marquette Area Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.