Edison Middle

Summary:

Edison Middle is a public middle school located in Janesville, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 611 students. The school is part of the Janesville School District, which is ranked 260 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edison Middle faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from low-income families. The school's academic performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is generally below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 46.67% to 50.79%, compared to the state average of 51.77% to 54.1%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 37.77% to 47.94%, compared to the state average of 53.29% to 53.55%. Edison Middle's performance is particularly low in the White and Multi-racial student subgroups, with rankings in the bottom quartile of Wisconsin middle schools.

While Edison Middle is part of the same school district as Marshall Middle and Franklin Middle, its academic performance is generally lower across various subjects and grade levels. However, Edison Middle's chronic absenteeism rate is lower than Franklin Middle's (41.2%), suggesting that attendance may be a more significant challenge at the latter school. Addressing the issues at Edison Middle, such as improving academic performance and reducing chronic absenteeism, will be crucial for enhancing the overall educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1649 S Chatham St
       Janesville, WI  53546-5899


(608) 743-5900

District: Janesville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
412th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,408 Help


Feeder schools for Edison Middle:

Elementary:    Jackson Elementary
    Lincoln Elementary
    Van Buren Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  611

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.7%
Hispanic:
19.6%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Edison Middle ranks worse than 64.3% of middle schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Janesville School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.99. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.7%), Hispanic (19.6%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edison Middle is 13.2. 1 middle schools in the Janesville School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edison Middle is $11,408. 1 middle schools in the Janesville School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edison Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Edison Middle 412th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Edison Middle in the ranking list.)

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Janesville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Janesville School District 260th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edison Middle

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Rank History for all students at Edison Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.20 254th 324 21.6%
2005 37.26 263rd 332 20.8%
2006 47.96 269th 382 29.6%
2007 52.57 243rd 366 33.6%
2008 38.84 410th 519 21.0%
2009 50.74 342nd 521 34.4%
2010 42.61 414th 539 23.2%
2011 57.24 297th 549 45.9%
2012 50.73 378th 559 32.4%
2013 61.49 207th 569 63.6%
2014 50.65 345th 585 41.0%
2015 37.61 451st 612 26.3%
2016 48.96 331st 609 45.6%
2017 48.56 328th 612 46.4%
2018 51.65 301st 579 48.0%
2019 58.05 254th 594 57.2%
2021 46.22 346th 613 43.6%
2022 46.21 355th 617 42.5%
2023 44.66 376th 640 41.3%
2024 42.99 412th 641 35.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Edison Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.95 63rd 101 37.6%
2021 32.43 92nd 129 28.7%
2022 45.72 65th 126 48.4%
2023 28.66 103rd 132 22.0%
2024 35.25 93rd 131 29.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Edison Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.81 25th 140 82.1%
2019 55.10 43rd 153 71.9%
2021 52.99 39th 138 71.7%
2022 35.01 109th 158 31.0%
2023 33.48 121st 170 28.8%
2024 49.93 63rd 173 63.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Edison Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.41 300th 417 28.1%
2019 36.34 280th 414 32.4%
2021 28.14 339th 437 22.4%
2022 47.01 196th 421 53.4%
2023 37.65 278th 439 36.7%
2024 35.16 280th 425 34.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edison Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.26 200th 489 59.1%
2019 56.58 176th 487 63.9%
2021 43.21 286th 499 42.7%
2022 46.77 267th 522 48.9%
2023 45.33 282nd 525 46.3%
2024 43.61 298th 520 42.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Edison Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.80 250th 551 54.6%
2019 59.03 237th 557 57.5%
2021 47.40 325th 574 43.4%
2022 43.81 348th 576 39.6%
2023 40.59 368th 579 36.4%
2024 44.32 361st 580 37.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Edison Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.16 309th 551 43.9%
2019 56.37 250th 557 55.1%
2021 46.94 312th 572 45.5%
2022 50.26 291st 577 49.6%
2023 50.01 301st 591 49.1%
2024 43.23 375th 585 35.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Edison Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.47 16th 91 82.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edison Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.22 108th 204 47.1%
2019 53.33 81st 209 61.2%
2021 51.53 103rd 225 54.2%
2022 47.46 107th 221 51.6%
2023 50.06 104th 229 54.6%
2024 54.49 98th 239 59.0%
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Rank History for White students at Edison Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.35 214th 375 42.9%
2019 52.60 180th 382 52.9%
2021 43.85 229th 393 41.7%
2022 40.62 253rd 397 36.3%
2023 33.31 295th 412 28.4%
2024 24.06 329th 407 19.2%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Edison Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 343 8 6 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 361
1989 536 13 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 563
1990 509 5 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1991 524 9 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1992 549 6 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1993 611 11 10 14 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1994 645 11 14 20 4 n/a n/a 0 694
1995 668 13 4 13 3 n/a n/a 0 701
1996 668 13 4 13 3 n/a n/a 0 701
1997 712 13 9 15 5 n/a n/a 0 754
1998 754 12 12 19 6 n/a n/a 0 803
1999 764 26 13 23 3 n/a n/a 0 829
2000 746 24 9 31 1 n/a n/a 0 811
2001 728 27 10 23 0 n/a n/a 0 788
2002 737 37 10 20 1 n/a n/a 0 805
2003 737 37 10 20 1 n/a n/a 0 805
2004 680 41 7 18 2 n/a n/a 0 748
2005 664 56 7 27 4 n/a n/a 0 758
2006 640 62 10 41 2 n/a n/a 0 755
2007 619 60 17 51 5 n/a n/a 0 752
2008 579 55 19 62 3 n/a n/a 0 718
2009 565 44 24 61 1 n/a n/a 0 695
2010 571 54 25 74 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2011 522 37 21 88 2 0 25 0 695
2012 497 26 20 91 3 0 39 0 676
2013 497 29 13 109 5 0 32 0 685
2014 510 34 14 102 5 1 36 0 702
2015 458 40 20 111 4 0 39 0 672
2016 416 36 15 120 3 0 43 0 633
2017 379 43 19 107 3 1 36 2 590
2018 400 27 16 104 1 1 34 0 583
2019 431 20 17 89 2 1 27 0 587
2020 455 26 7 96 1 0 36 0 621
2021 443 26 9 118 1 0 39 0 636
2022 421 24 9 118 0 0 37 0 609
2023 420 20 11 120 0 0 40 0 611

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edison Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 361 33.4 10.8 12.2
1989 563 47.5 11.8 17.4
1990 534 44.6 11.9 13.7
1991 547 44.2 12.3 10.6
1992 570 46.2 12.3 10.5
1993 647 47.8 13.5 11.6
1994 694 52.2 13.3 12
1995 701 55.4 12.7 11.1
1996 701 55.4 12.7 11.1
1997 754 58.6 12.9 10.9
1998 803 58.2 13.8 10.8
1999 829 61.1 13.6 15.9
2000 811 60.7 13.4 17.5
2001 788 60.6 13.0 19.3
2002 805 60.8 13.2 31.7
2003 805 60.8 13.2 31.7
2004 748 57.5 13.0 32
2005 758 56.4 13.4 n/a
2006 755 56.8 13.3 n/a
2007 752 57.1 13.2 31.4
2008 718 56.0 12.8 41.6
2009 695 54.6 12.7 44.9
2010 724 49.9 14.4 54
2011 695 52.0 13.3 59.3
2012 676 48.6 13.9 61.8
2013 685 47.4 14.4 63.1
2014 702 50.4 13.9 60
2015 672 n/a n/a 59.2
2016 633 48.0 13.1 59.1
2017 590 44.7 13.1 54.7
2018 583 46.9 12.4 50.3
2019 587 44.2 13.2 60.6
2020 621 46.5 13.3 56.7
2021 636 50.2 12.6 62.4
2022 609 50.0 12.1 54.7
2023 611 46.0 13.2 60.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Edison Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 361 33.4 10.8 12.2
1989 563 47.5 11.8 17.4
1990 534 44.6 11.9 13.7
1991 547 44.2 12.3 10.6
1992 570 46.2 12.3 10.5
1993 647 47.8 13.5 11.6
1994 694 52.2 13.3 12
1995 701 55.4 12.7 11.1
1996 701 55.4 12.7 11.1
1997 754 58.6 12.9 10.9
1998 803 58.2 13.8 10.8
1999 829 61.1 13.6 15.9
2000 811 60.7 13.4 17.5
2001 788 60.6 13.0 19.3
2002 805 60.8 13.2 31.7
2003 805 60.8 13.2 31.7
2004 748 57.5 13.0 32
2005 758 56.4 13.4 n/a
2006 755 56.8 13.3 n/a
2007 752 57.1 13.2 31.4
2008 718 56.0 12.8 41.6
2009 695 54.6 12.7 44.9
2010 724 49.9 14.4 54
2011 695 52.0 13.3 59.3
2012 676 48.6 13.9 61.8
2013 685 47.4 14.4 63.1
2014 702 50.4 13.9 60
2015 672 n/a n/a 59.2
2016 633 48.0 13.1 59.1
2017 590 44.7 13.1 54.7
2018 583 46.9 12.4 50.3
2019 587 44.2 13.2 60.6
2020 621 46.5 13.3 56.7
2021 636 50.2 12.6 62.4
2022 609 50.0 12.1 54.7
2023 611 46.0 13.2 60.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Edison Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $436 (3.7%) $11,429 (96.3%) $11,864
2020 $514 (4.6%) $10,627 (95.4%) $11,140
2021 $1,063 (9.3%) $10,345 (90.7%) $11,408

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edison Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 254th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 376th of 640 Middle schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Edison Middle)43.937.8
 6.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Janesville School District)40.635.6
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Edison Middle)45.430.6
 14.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Janesville School District)31.531
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Edison Middle)42.439.5
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Janesville School District)43.435.3
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Edison Middle)3832.8
 5.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Janesville School District)31.830.5
 1.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Edison Middle)44.631.9
 12.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Janesville School District)39.333.4
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Edison Middle)42.325.6
 16.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Janesville School District)31.222.3
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Edison Middle)5656.9
 0.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Janesville School District)51.959.9
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Edison Middle)61.946
 15.9%
   8th Grade Science (Janesville School District)54.345.5
 8.8%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students587611
 4.1%
African American2020
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1711
 35.3%
Hispanic89120
 34.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White431420
 2.6%
Two or More Races2740
 48.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.6%60.6%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Edison Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 611 students attended Edison Middle.

Students who attend Edison Middle usually go on to attend Rock River Charter School

Edison Middle ranks 412th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Edison Middle are 69% White, 20% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.


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