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#1248 of 2,105 schools in WI
Marshall Elementary
Elementary School · Marshall School District · Marshall, WI
An elementary school in Marshall, WI serving grades 3rd – 6th.
PO Box 76, Marshall, WI 53559
- Math 50% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marshall Elementary score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marshall Elementary 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low86/100K
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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
$95,805
Median home value
$280,800
Median rent
$897/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 4.3 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Waterloo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 4.5 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| St John Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 4.6 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Jedi Virtual K-12Charter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 169 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Marshall School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,855NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marshall Elementary is listed in Marshall School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marshall Elementary
Marshall Elementary is a public elementary school in Marshall, WI, part of Marshall School District, serving approximately 249 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,248 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marshall Elementary
What grades does Marshall Elementary serve?
Marshall Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Marshall Elementary?
Marshall Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marshall Elementary rank in WI?
Marshall Elementary ranks #1,248 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Marshall Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Marshall Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Marshall Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marshall Elementary a charter school?
No, Marshall Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marshall Elementary a Title I school?
No, Marshall Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshall Elementary?
43.0% of students at Marshall Elementary 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (608) 655-4403
- Area population (ZIP 53559)
- 5,981
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 53559; 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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