Marinette School District

2139 Pierce Ave
Marinette, WI 54143-3998
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,945 students in Marinette School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Marinette School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
1,945 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Marinette School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#419 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Marinette   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marinette   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marinette   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Marinette   School District and public school graduation rate of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.51
# American Indian Students
17 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
122 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
13%
# Black Students
46 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
1,685 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
87%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
120
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
119
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
114
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
145
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
126
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
136
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
142
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
145
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
171
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
145
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
155
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
172
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,334 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,515 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of Marinette   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$30 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of Marinette   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,334
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Marinette   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,515
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in Marinette   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Marinette School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merryman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
611 Elizabeth Ave
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2500
Grades: 1-4
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 Hockridge St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2600
Grades: 1-4
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 Carney Blvd
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2400
Grades: 1-4
| 139 students
Rank: #44.
Marinette Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Water St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1500
Grades: 5-8
| 549 students
Rank: #55.
Marinette High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2135 Pierce Ave
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 643 students
Rank: n/an/a
115 Hancock St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2700
Grades: PK-K
| 239 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marinette School District?
Marinette School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,945 students.
What is the rank of Marinette School District?
Marinette School District is ranked #413 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marinette School District?
87% of Marinette School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marinette School District?
Marinette School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Marinette School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,515 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,945 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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