How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Marquette Area Public Schools | North Star Montessori Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marquette, Michigan | Marquette, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 3,230 | 190 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Marquette Area Public Schools | North Star Montessori Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,390 | $12,768 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.5% | 19.4% |
| State Revenue | 58.1% | 71.3% |
| Local Revenue | 32.5% | 9.2% |
Marquette Area Public Schools
Federal State Local
North Star Montessori Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Marquette Area Public Schools | North Star Montessori Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.9% | 86.2% |
| African American | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.8% | 2.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.0% | 46.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Marquette Area Public Schools | North Star Montessori Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 321.6:1 | 233:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.8% | 38.4% |
School Types
Marquette Area Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
North Star Montessori Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.