Is Bothwell Middle School a good school?

Bothwell Middle School ranks 158 th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bothwell Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 699 students attended Bothwell Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Bothwell Middle School?

Students at Bothwell Middle School are 84% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Bothwell Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bothwell Middle School usually go on to attend Marquette Senior High School

Bothwell Middle School

Summary:

Bothwell Middle School is a public middle school located in Marquette, Michigan, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 711 students. The school is part of the Marquette Area Public Schools district, which is ranked 102 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bothwell Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with its 6th-grade students scoring 44.8% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.5%. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 85.37% White, 0.84% African American, 1.41% Hispanic, 0.98% Asian, 2.39% Native American, and 9% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the nearby Ishpeming Middle School and Negaunee Middle School, which have student populations that are predominantly White.

However, Bothwell Middle School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.8% in the 2020-2021 school year to 38.7% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is notably higher than the nearby Ishpeming Middle School, which had a 27.0% chronic absenteeism rate in 2022-2023. Despite this challenge, Bothwell Middle School has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $9,203 in the 2019-2020 school year to $11,952 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the nearby Ishpeming Middle School, which spent $13,889 per student in 2022-2023.

Detail:

Public 5-8

1200 Tierney St
Marquette, MI 49855-5055

(906) 225-4262

District: Marquette Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
158^th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,952

Students who attend Bothwell Middle School usually attend:

High:

Marquette Senior High School

Feeder schools for Bothwell Middle School:

Elementary:	Cherry Creek Elementary School
	Sandy Knoll School
	Superior Hills Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 699

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.4%

Two or more races:

9.3%

American Indian:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bothwell Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.95. (See more...)

Compare Details Bothwell Middle School ranks better than 82.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.64. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.4%), two or more races (9.3%), American Indian (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bothwell Middle School is 18.9. (See more...)

Compare Bothwell Middle School employs 36.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bothwell Middle School is $11,952.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bothwell Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Bothwell Middle School 158^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Bothwell Middle School in the ranking list.)

Marquette Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marquette Area Public Schools 102^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bothwell Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	67.22	523^rd	1545	66.1%
2007	81.94	155^th	1565	90.1%
2008	60.90	741^st	1577	53.0%
2009	67.31	604^th	1589	62.0%
2010	67.20	620^th	1552	60.1%
2011	72.26	426^th	1552	72.6%
2012	60.71	613^th	1566	60.9%
2013	63.44	565^th	1563	63.9%
2014	64.95	530^th	1533	65.4%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bothwell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	74.41	191^st	806	76.3%
2007	72.71	222^nd	823	73.0%
2008	69.17	279^th	839	66.7%
2009	68.25	311^th	847	63.3%
2010	68.23	317^th	851	62.7%
2011	67.64	304^th	858	64.6%
2012	68.85	252^nd	900	72.0%
2013	71.84	217^th	919	76.4%
2014	68.30	257^th	921	72.1%
2015	73.95	185^th	919	79.9%
2016	63.66	286^th	894	68.0%
2017	53.52	323^rd	821	60.7%
2018	63.49	302^nd	838	64.0%
2019	71.17	184^th	792	76.8%
2021	77.31	107^th	675	84.1%
2022	72.24	156^th	776	79.9%
2023	72.68	183^rd	883	79.3%
2024	76.64	158^th	897	82.4%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Bothwell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	25.79	118^th	156	24.4%
2021	55.54	6^th	15	60.0%
2022	58.53	19^th	65	70.8%
2023	60.06	55^th	163	66.3%
2024	57.66	65^th	176	63.1%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Bothwell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	47.67	167^th	377	55.7%
2022	34.98	39^th	70	44.3%
2023	26.29	154^th	199	22.6%
2024	42.94	95^th	201	52.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bothwell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	57.77	311^th	815	61.8%
2019	74.60	95^th	672	85.9%
2021	62.74	145^th	523	72.3%
2022	65.87	156^th	691	77.4%
2023	64.78	203^rd	825	75.4%
2024	65.04	210^th	836	74.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bothwell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	63.82	260^th	794	67.3%
2019	69.37	161^st	658	75.5%
2021	71.80	97^th	521	81.4%
2022	64.40	177^th	657	73.1%
2023	65.16	202^nd	770	73.8%
2024	69.70	164^th	771	78.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bothwell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	59.47	295^th	797	63.0%
2019	65.18	177^th	639	72.3%
2021	73.21	103^rd	540	80.9%
2022	70.39	137^th	658	79.2%
2023	71.38	165^th	776	78.7%
2024	75.30	146^th	786	81.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Bothwell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	53.26	293^rd	678	56.8%
2019	64.77	189^th	624	69.7%
2021	75.97	104^th	577	82.0%
2022	62.50	183^rd	638	71.3%
2023	62.38	212^th	688	69.2%
2024	66.30	186^th	701	73.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bothwell Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	574	4	7	5	9	n/a	n/a	-1	598
1989	568	3	8	4	14	n/a	n/a	0	597
1990	702	4	8	5	25	n/a	n/a	-3	741
1991	700	7	6	2	37	n/a	n/a	0	752
1992	671	3	7	1	32	n/a	n/a	0	714
1993	671	3	7	1	32	n/a	n/a	0	714
1994	692	3	4	0	41	n/a	n/a	0	740
1995	543	3	5	0	42	n/a	n/a	0	593
1996	543	3	5	0	42	n/a	n/a	0	593
1997	543	1	6	0	36	n/a	n/a	0	586
1998	545	2	3	0	30	n/a	n/a	0	580
1999	507	2	5	0	19	n/a	n/a	0	533
2000	486	3	7	1	22	n/a	n/a	0	519
2001	475	2	8	1	24	n/a	n/a	0	510
2002	553	1	8	4	32	n/a	n/a	0	598
2003	553	1	8	4	32	n/a	n/a	0	598
2004	774	9	14	6	45	n/a	n/a	0	848
2005	699	5	9	4	48	n/a	n/a	2	767
2006	639	4	2	3	49	n/a	n/a	1	698
2007	646	11	2	3	47	n/a	n/a	1	710
2008	594	8	6	3	44	n/a	n/a	7	662
2009	646	10	10	5	48	n/a	n/a	7	726
2010	623	12	8	4	41	n/a	n/a	8	696
2011	748	6	9	12	28	0	55	0	858
2012	735	6	6	11	38	0	46	0	842
2013	756	5	8	10	35	0	46	0	860
2014	712	4	6	4	35	0	32	0	793
2015	599	6	4	6	26	0	26	0	667
2016	601	6	3	6	26	0	29	0	671
2017	610	4	1	8	24	1	35	0	683
2018	612	10	1	11	18	1	47	0	700
2019	623	7	1	15	13	0	49	0	708
2020	629	8	2	13	13	1	58	0	724
2021	619	10	4	9	15	1	57	0	715
2022	596	9	5	12	15	1	60	0	698
2023	607	6	7	10	17	0	64	0	711
2024	590	3	5	17	19	0	65	0	699

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bothwell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	598	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	597	n/a	n/a	14.9
1990	741	65.0	11.4	13.6
1991	752	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	714	n/a	n/a	27.9
1993	714	n/a	0.0	27.9
1994	740	30.5	24.3	13.1
1995	593	30.9	19.2	17
1996	593	30.9	19.2	17
1997	586	33.0	17.8	16.2
1998	580	33.0	17.6	15.5
1999	533	33.0	16.2	13.7
2000	519	32.1	16.2	20
2001	510	32.0	15.9	20
2002	598	33.4	17.9	17.7
2003	598	33.4	17.9	17.7
2004	848	40.2	21.1	19.8
2005	767	39.8	19.3	21.4
2006	698	37.7	18.5	22.4
2007	710	37.4	19.0	21.2
2008	662	37.0	17.9	20.6
2009	726	40.9	17.8	28.5
2010	696	37.4	18.5	27
2011	858	46.3	18.4	29.8
2012	842	45.3	18.5	29.5
2013	860	42.2	20.3	28.6
2014	793	42.1	18.8	28.2
2015	667	36.0	18.5	26.7
2016	671	36.0	18.6	26.1
2017	683	35.8	19.0	26.2
2018	700	34.6	20.1	27.9
2019	708	37.1	19.0	25.4
2020	724	36.9	19.5	26.2
2021	715	35.2	20.2	26
2022	698	34.6	20.1	26.9
2023	711	36.9	19.2	29.3
2024	699	36.9	18.9	28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bothwell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	598	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	597	n/a	n/a	14.9
1990	741	65.0	11.4	13.6
1991	752	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	714	n/a	n/a	27.9
1993	714	n/a	0.0	27.9
1994	740	30.5	24.3	13.1
1995	593	30.9	19.2	17
1996	593	30.9	19.2	17
1997	586	33.0	17.8	16.2
1998	580	33.0	17.6	15.5
1999	533	33.0	16.2	13.7
2000	519	32.1	16.2	20
2001	510	32.0	15.9	20
2002	598	33.4	17.9	17.7
2003	598	33.4	17.9	17.7
2004	848	40.2	21.1	19.8
2005	767	39.8	19.3	21.4
2006	698	37.7	18.5	22.4
2007	710	37.4	19.0	21.2
2008	662	37.0	17.9	20.6
2009	726	40.9	17.8	28.5
2010	696	37.4	18.5	27
2011	858	46.3	18.4	29.8
2012	842	45.3	18.5	29.5
2013	860	42.2	20.3	28.6
2014	793	42.1	18.8	28.2
2015	667	36.0	18.5	26.7
2016	671	36.0	18.6	26.1
2017	683	35.8	19.0	26.2
2018	700	34.6	20.1	27.9
2019	708	37.1	19.0	25.4
2020	724	36.9	19.5	26.2
2021	715	35.2	20.2	26
2022	698	34.6	20.1	26.9
2023	711	36.9	19.2	29.3
2024	699	36.9	18.9	28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bothwell Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$312 (3.4%)	$8,984 (96.6%)	$9,296
2020	$354 (3.8%)	$8,849 (96.2%)	$9,203
2021	$894 (9.0%)	$9,004 (91.0%)	$9,898
2022	$838 (7.7%)	$10,045 (92.3%)	$10,883
2023	$959 (8.0%)	$10,992 (92.0%)	$11,952

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bothwell Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 184^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 183^rd of 883 Middle schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bothwell Middle School)	49.8	45.6	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marquette Area Public Schools)	49.8	45.6	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Bothwell Middle School)	46	42.3	3.7%
6th Grade Math (Marquette Area Public Schools)	46	42.3	3.7%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bothwell Middle School)	45	38.4	6.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marquette Area Public Schools)	45	38.4	6.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Bothwell Middle School)	32.4	35.6	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Marquette Area Public Schools)	32.4	35.6	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bothwell Middle School)	40.5	32.1	8.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Marquette Area Public Schools)	40.5	32.1	8.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bothwell Middle School)	76.9	73.8	3.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marquette Area Public Schools)	76.9	73.8	3.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bothwell Middle School)	57.3	51.9	5.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marquette Area Public Schools)	57.3	51.9	5.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	708	711	0.4%
African American	7	6	14.3%
American Indian	13	17	30.8%
Asian	1	7	600%
Hispanic	15	10	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	623	607	2.6%
Two or More Races	49	64	30.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.4%	29.3%	3.8%

Schools Near Bothwell Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bothwell Middle School	Public	5-8	1200 Tierney St	Marquette	49855	Marquette County	Marquette Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 225-4262	699	37	18.9	28.9%	590 (84.4%)	3 (0.4%)	17 (2.4%)	5 (0.7%)	19 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (9.3%)	76.6	158^th of 897 public middle schools	82.4%		72.7	183^rd of 883 public middle schools	79.3%	25	77.3	46.3		44.8	40.8		42.3	44.7		53.2		41.3	$11,952	$959	$10,993
Negaunee Middle School	Public	5-8	102 W Case St	Negaunee	49866	Marquette County	Negaunee Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 475-7866	458	27	17.2	33.0%	421 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.4%)	80.6	119^th of 897 public middle schools	86.7%		81.3	121^st of 883 public middle schools	86.3%	2	83.8	45.3	54.7	45.2	56.2	41.5	34.9	53.3	53.8	53.8	42.5	44.4	$11,405	$887	$10,517
Ishpeming Middle School	Public	5-8	324 E Pearl St	Ishpeming	49849	Marquette County	Ishpeming Public School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 485-1066	182	11	16.3	57.7%	165 (90.7%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.0%)	49.1	410^th of 897 public middle schools	54.3%		49.8	388^th of 883 public middle schools	56.1%	22	75.0	30.6	38.6	28.0	38.3	13.3	20.4	19.1	33.3	47.2	15.6	33.3	$13,889	$1,580	$12,309

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