Serving 161 students in grades 6-8, Markesan Middle School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Markesan Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 192.5 square miles in Markesan, WI. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Markesan Middle School's student population of 161 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
161 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Markesan Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Markesan Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#850 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Markesan Middle School's ranking?
Markesan Middle School is ranked #850 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Markesan Middle School often compared to?
Markesan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Princeton School, Green Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Markesan Middle School?
161 students attend Markesan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Markesan Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Markesan Middle School?
Markesan Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Markesan Middle School offer ?
Markesan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Markesan Middle School part of?
Markesan Middle School is part of Markesan School District.
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