Marysville Public Schools

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Marysville, Michigan - 5 schools

An equity score of 18/100 ranks Marysville Public Schools #702 of 707 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,518 per pupil, Marysville Public Schools ranks #742 of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,655
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$10,518
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Marysville Public Schools operates 5 public schools serving 2,655 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 combined, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in St. Clair County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,518 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 83 of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 28.5% local, 64.9% state, and 6.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 18/100, ranked #702 of 707 in Michigan against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 29.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.9% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Morton Elementary School, with a diversity index of 23.0/100.

Its largest campus is Marysville High School, enrolling 806 students (30% of the district's total enrollment).

Marysville High School accounts for 30.4% of all Marysville Public Schools student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Marysville Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Marysville Public Schools school enrollment varies 2.5× across entities

Marysville Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 317 students (lowest) to 806 students (highest), a spread of 489 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Marysville Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 29.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Marysville Public Schools is typically wider than the Marysville Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.6%
Federal
64.9%
State
28.5%
Local

Funding Equity

18
Equity Score
702 / 707
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Marysville Public Schools.

White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Multiracial 3.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 15.2/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Marysville Public Schools's schools, below the Michigan average of 36.2.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Morton Elementary School 23.0
  2. 2 Marysville Middle School 16.2
  3. 3 Washington Elementary School 14.3
  4. 4 Marysville High School 11.9
  5. 5 Gardens Elementary School 10.6

Programs & Resources

29.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Marysville Public Schools

School Enrollment
Marysville High School
806
Marysville Middle School
603
Gardens Elementary School
469
Washington Elementary School
460
Morton Elementary School
317

How Marysville Public Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Bangor Township Schools Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Edwardsburg Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Marshall Public Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Allendale Public Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Fruitport Community Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Marysville Public Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Michigan

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Marysville Public Schools?

Marysville Public Schools has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 combined. Total enrollment is 2,655 students.

How much does Marysville Public Schools spend per student?

Marysville Public Schools spends $10,518 per student. The district has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #702 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Marysville Public Schools?

Marysville Public Schools students are 91.9% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Marysville Public Schools?

Marysville Public Schools has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #702 out of 707 districts in Michigan.