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#1216 of 2,105 schools in WI
Marshall Middle
Middle School · Marshall School District · Marshall, WI
A middle school in Marshall, WI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 76, Marshall, WI 53559
- Math 55% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marshall Middle score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.3%
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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Where Marshall 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low86/100K
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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
$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
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–8 | 4.4 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Jedi Virtual K-12Charter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 169 | Compare → |
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
- #2 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 Middle is listed in Marshall School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marshall Middle
Marshall Middle is a public middle school in Marshall, WI, part of Marshall School District, serving approximately 117 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,216 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marshall Middle
What grades does Marshall Middle serve?
Marshall Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Marshall Middle?
Marshall Middle has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marshall Middle rank in WI?
Marshall Middle ranks #1,216 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Marshall Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Marshall Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall Middle has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marshall Middle a charter school?
No, Marshall Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marshall Middle a Title I school?
No, Marshall Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshall Middle?
39.3% of students at Marshall 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (608) 655-1571
- 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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