Very Good
#878 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 42% in state
Marathon Venture Academy
Middle School · Marathon City School District · Marathon, WI
A Marathon City School District charter middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 457, Marathon, WI 54448
- Math 53% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marathon Venture Academy score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marathon Venture Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low202/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,500
Median home value
$239,300
Median rent
$757/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
87.8%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54448; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Marathon City School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,404NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marathon Venture Academy is listed in Marathon City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marathon Venture Academy
Marathon Venture Academy is a public middle school in Marathon, WI, part of Marathon City School District, serving approximately 161 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #878 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marathon Venture Academy
What grades does Marathon Venture Academy serve?
Marathon Venture Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Marathon Venture Academy?
Marathon Venture Academy has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marathon Venture Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marathon Venture Academy is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marathon Venture Academy rank in WI?
Marathon Venture Academy ranks #878 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Marathon Venture Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Marathon Venture Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Marathon Venture Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marathon Venture Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Marathon Venture Academy a charter school?
Yes, Marathon Venture Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Marathon Venture Academy a Title I school?
No, Marathon Venture Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marathon Venture Academy?
23.6% of students at Marathon Venture Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marathon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (715) 443-2538
- Area population (ZIP 54448)
- 4,243
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54448; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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