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#913 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 43% in state
Marshfield Middle
Middle School · Marshfield Unified School District · Marshfield, WI
A Marshfield Unified School District middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
900 E 4th St, Marshfield, WI 54449
- Math 65% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marshfield Middle score 61% 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 21 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
38.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marshfield 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,328/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marshfield), 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
$66,611
Median home value
$194,400
Median rent
$812/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54449; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Marshfield Unified School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marshfield Middle is listed in Marshfield Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marshfield Middle
Marshfield Middle is a public middle school in Marshfield, WI, part of Marshfield Unified School District, serving approximately 555 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #913 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marshfield Middle
What grades does Marshfield Middle serve?
Marshfield Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Marshfield Middle?
Marshfield Middle has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshfield Middle is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marshfield Middle rank in WI?
Marshfield Middle ranks #913 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Marshfield Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Marshfield Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Marshfield Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshfield Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marshfield Middle a charter school?
No, Marshfield Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marshfield Middle a Title I school?
No, Marshfield Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshfield Middle?
38.2% of students at Marshfield 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
- 555
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (715) 387-1249
- Area population (ZIP 54449)
- 26,368
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 54449; 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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