Serving 581 students in grades 6-8, Patrick Marsh 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 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Patrick Marsh Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sun Prairie school district, covering an area of approximately 70.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest limit being 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patrick Marsh Middle School's student population of 581 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
581 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Patrick Marsh 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 Patrick Marsh Middle School is 0.58, which is more 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
#1073 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-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
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patrick Marsh Middle School's ranking?
Patrick Marsh Middle School is ranked #1073 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Patrick Marsh Middle School often compared to?
Patrick Marsh Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie View Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Patrick Marsh Middle School?
581 students attend Patrick Marsh Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Patrick Marsh Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patrick Marsh Middle School?
Patrick Marsh Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Patrick Marsh Middle School offer ?
Patrick Marsh Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Patrick Marsh Middle School part of?
Patrick Marsh Middle School is part of Sun Prairie Area School District.
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