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#1616 of 2,105 schools in WI
Markesan Primary
Elementary School · Markesan School District · Markesan, WI
An elementary school in Markesan, WI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 248, Markesan, WI 53946
- Math 45% proficient (2019)
- Reading 35% proficient (2019)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Markesan Primary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2016, to 40% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Markesan Primary 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low136/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$73,250
Median home value
$233,000
Median rent
$736/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53946; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Markesan School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Markesan Primary is listed in Markesan School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Markesan Primary
Markesan Primary is a public elementary school in Markesan, WI, part of Markesan School District, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,616 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Markesan Primary
What grades does Markesan Primary serve?
Markesan Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Markesan Primary?
Markesan Primary has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Markesan Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Markesan Primary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Markesan Primary rank in WI?
Markesan Primary ranks #1,616 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Markesan Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Markesan Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Markesan Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Markesan Primary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Markesan Primary a charter school?
No, Markesan Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Markesan Primary a Title I school?
No, Markesan Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Markesan Primary?
46.4% of students at Markesan Primary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Green Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (920) 398-2373
- Area population (ZIP 53946)
- 4,308
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 53946; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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