Serving 537 students in grades 7-8, Marshfield 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 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Marshfield Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Marshfield, WI, covering approximately 187 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 8.4 miles and the furthest edge located 13.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marshfield Middle School's student population of 537 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
537 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Motto
We Learn the Way, To Know the Way, To Show the Way.
School Rankings
Marshfield 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 Marshfield Middle School is 0.27, 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
#929 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
85%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshfield Middle School's ranking?
Marshfield Middle School is ranked #929 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Marshfield Middle School?
537 students attend Marshfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Marshfield Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marshfield Middle School?
Marshfield Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marshfield Middle School offer ?
Marshfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marshfield Middle School part of?
Marshfield Middle School is part of Marshfield Unified School District.
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