Edison Middle School

1649 S Chatham St
Janesville, WI 53546
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 609 students in grades 6-8, Edison Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Edison Middle School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Edison Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1278 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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27%
39%
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36%
38%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
19%
13%
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Black
4%
9%
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White
69%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edison Middle School's ranking?
Edison Middle School is ranked #1278 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Edison Middle School often compared to?
Edison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Middle School, Marshall Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Edison Middle School?
609 students attend Edison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Edison Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison Middle School?
Edison Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edison Middle School offer ?
Edison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edison Middle School part of?
Edison Middle School is part of Janesville School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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