Serving 587 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 28% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edison Middle serves the southern part of the Janesville, WI school district, covering an area of approximately 49.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edison Middle School's student population of 587 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
587 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edison Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison Middle School is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1304 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
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 #1304 out of 1,962 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
587 students attend Edison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Edison Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edison Middle School part of?
Edison Middle School is part of Janesville School District.
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