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#1930 of 2,105 schools in WI

Marshall High

High School · Marshall School District · Marshall, WI

A high school in Marshall, WI where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 76, Marshall, WI 53559

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-36.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation11.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$13,855
Chronic Absenteeism26.1%

Students at Marshall High score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 63 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Marshall High 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
11.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Waterloo HighEnrollment path unverified5.39–124.6 mi260Compare →
Jedi Virtual K-12Charter · enrollment unverified2.4PK–12Not available169Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Marshall School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 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 High is listed in Marshall School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marshall High

Marshall High is a public high school in Marshall, WI, part of Marshall School District, serving approximately 284 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,930 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marshall High

What grades does Marshall High serve?

Marshall High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Marshall High?

Marshall High has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall High?

The student-teacher ratio at Marshall High is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marshall High rank in WI?

Marshall High ranks #1,930 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Marshall High's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshall High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Marshall High a charter school?

No, Marshall High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marshall High a Title I school?

No, Marshall High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshall High?

36.3% of students at Marshall High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
284
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Dane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 53559)
5,981
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
37.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 53559; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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