Below Average
#1828 of 2,105 schools in WI
Marinette Middle
Middle School · Marinette School District · Marinette, WI
A middle school in Marinette, WI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1011 Water St, Marinette, WI 54143
- Math 35% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marinette Middle score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marinette Middle 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,851/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marinette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,183
Median home value
$135,800
Median rent
$765/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Aquinas AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Menominee JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–8 | 1.7 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Menominee ISD Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.0 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Marinette School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,229NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marinette Middle is listed in Marinette School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marinette Middle
Marinette Middle is a public middle school in Marinette, WI, part of Marinette School District, serving approximately 541 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,828 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marinette Middle
What grades does Marinette Middle serve?
Marinette Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Marinette Middle?
Marinette Middle has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marinette Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marinette Middle is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marinette Middle rank in WI?
Marinette Middle ranks #1,828 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Marinette Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Marinette Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Marinette Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marinette Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marinette Middle a charter school?
No, Marinette Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marinette Middle a Title I school?
No, Marinette Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marinette Middle?
52.9% of students at Marinette Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 541
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marinette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (715) 735-1500
- Area population (ZIP 54143)
- 15,134
- Area average commute
- 13.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 54143; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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