Serving 747 students in grades 6-8, Marshall 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 35% (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 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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: 747 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marshall Middle serves the northeast part of Janesville, WI, covering an area of approximately 9.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school from anywhere within this zone, which extends up to 2.8 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marshall Middle School's student population of 747 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
747 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
28 acres
School Rankings
Marshall 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 Marshall Middle School is 0.46, 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
#1139 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
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)
41%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
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)29.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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 Marshall Middle School's ranking?
Marshall Middle School is ranked #1139 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Marshall Middle School often compared to?
Marshall Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% 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 Marshall Middle School?
747 students attend Marshall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Marshall Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 Marshall Middle School?
Marshall Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marshall Middle School offer ?
Marshall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marshall Middle School part of?
Marshall Middle School is part of Janesville School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My son goes to your school and he tells me how much he likes marshall middle school if i could move to janesville i would to keep him there for high school but he will be moving back home september 2012 your school is the best thanks for macking charlie w.work his hardest i am vary proude of him his mom thank you.
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