- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marquette, MI
Bothwell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bothwell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260001303875
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bothwell Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Marquette · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bothwell Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bothwell Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Marquette, MI.
School address
District: Marquette Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260001303875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Bothwell Middle School held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 260001303875 · Marquette, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
696 enr · 19.3:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Marquette Senior High School (940 students)
Bothwell Middle School held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bothwell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marquette Seni
Marquette Senior High School
940 students
- This school
Bothwell Middle School
696 students
- Cherry Creek E
Cherry Creek Elementary School
430 students
- Superior Hills
Superior Hills Elementary School
405 students
- Sandy Knoll Sc 322
Sandy Knoll School
322 students
- Graveraet Elem 289
Graveraet Elementary School
289 students
What this shows Bothwell Middle School reports 696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bothwell Middle School compares
Bothwell Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Bothwell Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Marquette Area Public Schools reports $13,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bothwell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Superior Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Knoll School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Graveraet Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bothwell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Marquette
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~696 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bothwell Middle School
How many students attend Bothwell Middle School?
Bothwell Middle School has 696 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marquette, MI. CCD year-over-year: 711 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bothwell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bothwell Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bothwell Middle School?
27.1% of students at Bothwell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bothwell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bothwell Middle School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Marquette, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bothwell Middle School?
Bothwell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bothwell Middle School rank among public schools in Marquette?
By Resource Investment Index, Bothwell Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Marquette, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marquette on the city page.
What other schools are in Marquette Area Public Schools?
Besides Bothwell Middle School, Marquette Area Public Schools also operates Marquette Senior High School (940 students), Cherry Creek Elementary School (430 students), and Superior Hills Elementary School (405 students). See the Marquette Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.