Is Marathon Venture Academy a good school?

Marathon Venture Academy ranks 176 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Marathon Venture Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 156 students attended Marathon Venture Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Marathon Venture Academy?

Students at Marathon Venture Academy are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Marathon Venture Academy attend?

Students who attend Marathon Venture Academy usually go on to attend Marathon High

Marathon Venture Academy

Summary:

Marathon Venture Academy is a public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in Marathon, Wisconsin, a community within the Marathon City School District, which is ranked 86 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marathon Venture Academy has maintained an impressive 0.0% dropout rate for the past 5 school years, and while it experienced a spike in chronic absenteeism during the 2020-2021 school year (27.5%), the rate has since declined to 7.0% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average. The school consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for the Forward Exam across various subjects and grade levels, with its 6th grade students scoring 75% proficient or better in Mathematics in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 53.55%. Additionally, the school has shown strong performance among certain student subgroups, with its male students ranking 111 out of 585 Wisconsin middle schools and its low socioeconomic status students ranking 49 out of 520, both earning 4 and 5 stars, respectively, from SchoolDigger.

While Marathon Venture Academy's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from as high as 105 out of 613 Wisconsin middle schools in 2020-2021 to as low as 346 out of 617 in 2021-2022, the school currently has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year. The school is surrounded by several other high-performing middle schools, such as Stratford Middle and Mosinee Middle, which may contribute to the school's drive for excellence and provide opportunities for collaboration and shared best practices. However, the data also reveals disparities in the performance of certain student subgroups, such as female and special education students, suggesting the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs of these subgroups to ensure equitable outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

100 Spring Valley Dr
Marathon, WI 54448

(715) 443-2538

District: Marathon City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
176^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $3,937

Students who attend Marathon Venture Academy usually attend:

High:

Marathon High

Feeder schools for Marathon Venture Academy:

Elementary:

Marathon Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 156

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.4%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Asian:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marathon Venture Academy ranks better than 72.5% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.09. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.4%), Hispanic (5.1%), Asian (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marathon Venture Academy is 16.6. (See more...)

Compare Marathon Venture Academy employs 9.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marathon Venture Academy is $3,937.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marathon Venture Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Marathon Venture Academy 176^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Marathon Venture Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Marathon City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marathon City School District 86^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marathon Venture Academy

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Rank History for all students at Marathon Venture Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2014	57.91	271^st	585	53.7%
2015	57.24	283^rd	612	53.8%
2016	71.34	122^nd	609	80.0%
2017	43.01	380^th	612	37.9%
2018	65.98	166^th	579	71.3%
2019	61.70	219^th	594	63.1%
2021	74.77	105^th	613	82.9%
2022	47.69	346^th	617	43.9%
2023	61.34	221^st	640	65.5%
2024	70.09	176^th	641	72.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Marathon Venture Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	25.76	351^st	437	19.7%
2022	31.08	307^th	421	27.1%
2023	50.49	178^th	439	59.5%
2024	56.02	150^th	425	64.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marathon Venture Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	54.58	191^st	489	60.9%
2019	61.90	133^rd	487	72.7%
2021	79.66	31^st	499	93.8%
2022	52.34	218^th	522	58.2%
2023	48.71	256^th	525	51.2%
2024	80.15	49^th	520	90.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Marathon Venture Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	65.90	173^rd	551	68.6%
2019	58.06	249^th	557	55.3%
2021	82.73	55^th	574	90.4%
2022	56.41	249^th	576	56.8%
2023	65.34	172^nd	579	70.3%
2024	62.98	227^th	580	60.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Marathon Venture Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	65.76	158^th	551	71.3%
2019	62.37	189^th	557	66.1%
2021	63.17	187^th	572	67.3%
2022	42.35	345^th	577	40.2%
2023	54.33	268^th	591	54.7%
2024	75.08	111^th	585	81.0%

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Rank History for White students at Marathon Venture Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.53	281^st	412	31.8%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Marathon Venture Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2012	125	0	0	4	0	129
2013	120	0	1	3	1	125
2014	137	0	2	3	1	143
2015	119	0	3	4	2	128
2016	133	0	1	7	0	141
2017	125	0	5	3	0	133
2018	0	0	0	0	0	0
2019	129	0	4	9	1	143
2020	140	0	2	7	1	150
2021	145	0	3	4	1	153
2022	142	0	6	5	0	153
2023	141	1	6	8	0	156

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 Marathon Venture Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	129	6.0	21.3	20.2
2013	125	6.4	19.5	22.4
2014	143	9.7	14.6	21.7
2015	128	n/a	n/a	24.2
2016	141	8.0	17.6	20.6
2017	133	8.3	16.0	14.3
2018	0	8.5	0.0	n/a
2019	143	9.5	15.0	21
2020	150	9.2	16.1	18
2021	153	9.1	16.6	21.6
2022	153	9.3	16.3	20.3
2023	156	9.3	16.6	18.6

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 Marathon Venture Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	129	6.0	21.3	20.2
2013	125	6.4	19.5	22.4
2014	143	9.7	14.6	21.7
2015	128	n/a	n/a	24.2
2016	141	8.0	17.6	20.6
2017	133	8.3	16.0	14.3
2018	0	8.5	0.0	n/a
2019	143	9.5	15.0	21
2020	150	9.2	16.1	18
2021	153	9.1	16.6	21.6
2022	153	9.3	16.3	20.3
2023	156	9.3	16.6	18.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marathon Venture Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$294 (2.8%)	$10,032 (97.2%)	$10,326
2020	$226 (2.2%)	$9,976 (97.8%)	$10,201
2021	$296 (7.5%)	$3,641 (92.5%)	$3,937

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marathon Venture Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 219^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 221^st of 640 Middle schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marathon Venture Academy)	48.9	36.4	12.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marathon City School District)	48.9	36.4	12.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marathon Venture Academy)	44.7	43.6	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marathon City School District)	44.7	43.6	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marathon Venture Academy)	51.9	26.2	25.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marathon City School District)	51.9	26.2	25.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Marathon Venture Academy)	50	38.1	11.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Marathon City School District)	50	38.1	11.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marathon Venture Academy)	45	52.7	7.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marathon City School District)	45	52.7	7.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marathon Venture Academy)	10	38.2	28.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marathon City School District)	10	38.2	28.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Marathon Venture Academy)	65	70.9	5.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Marathon City School District)	65	70.9	5.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Marathon Venture Academy)	65	61.8	3.2%
8th Grade Science (Marathon City School District)	65	61.8	3.2%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	143	156	9.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	6	50%
Hispanic	9	8	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	129	141	9.3%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21%	18.6%	2.4%

Schools Near Marathon Venture Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)					Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)					Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marathon Venture Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	100 Spring Valley Dr	Marathon	54448	Marathon County	Marathon City School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 443-2538	156	9	16.6	18.6%	141 (90.4%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (5.1%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70.1	176^th of 641 public middle schools	72.5%		61.3	221^st of 640 public middle schools	65.5%	45			65.4	60.0	49.0			75.0	56.4	67.4		75.5		59.2	$3,937	$296	$3,641
Edgar Middle	Public	6-8	203 E Birch St	Edgar	54426	Marathon County	Edgar School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 352-2352	135	10	13.9	30.4%	128 (94.8%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	64.4	225^th of 641 public middle schools	64.9%		77.6	102^nd of 640 public middle schools	84.1%	123			77.1	54.8	52.2			77.1	78.6	52.2		60.9		45.7	$12,842	$701	$12,141
John Muir Middle	Public	6-8	1400 W Stewart Ave	Wausau	54401	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 261-0100	1,006	76	13.2	46.9%	601 (59.7%)	25 (2.5%)	68 (6.8%)	250 (24.9%)	9 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	50 (5.0%)	62.2	246^th of 641 public middle schools	61.6%		65.9	187^th of 640 public middle schools	70.8%	59			55.4	53.0	55.9			59.2	56.2	60.1		63.3		63.6	$12,147	$293	$11,855
Mosinee Middle	Public	4-8	700 High St	Mosinee	54455	Marathon County	Mosinee School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 693-3660	687	49	14.1	27.8%	639 (93.0%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (2.3%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.6%)	71.5	164^th of 641 public middle schools	74.4%		57.8	251^st of 640 public middle schools	60.8%	87	53.3	61.2	49.6	59.7	57.5	59.0	60.5	75.9	79.1	75.2	64.8	69.0	57.4	56.6	$12,048	$567	$11,481
Horace Mann Middle	Public	6-8	3101 N 13th St	Wausau	54403	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 261-0725	683	54	12.5	42.5%	470 (68.8%)	24 (3.5%)	47 (6.9%)	102 (14.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (5.3%)	50.7	353^rd of 641 public middle schools	44.9%		51.6	310^th of 640 public middle schools	51.6%	43			63.3	53.5	44.6			62.4	51.6	46.0		55.7		41.6	$13,520	$578	$12,942
Athens Middle	Public	6-8	601 W Village Limits Rd	Athens	54411	Marathon County	Athens School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(715) 257-7511	66	5	12.9	24.2%	62 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46	396^th of 641 public middle schools	38.2%		56.9	258^th of 640 public middle schools	59.7%	138			63.6	67.9	50.0			54.6	39.3	33.3		44.4		27.8	$14,716	$1,403	$13,314
Stratford Middle	Public	6-8	213311 Legion St	Stratford	54484	Marathon County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 687-4311	191	12	15.8	27.7%	171 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	81.6	76^th of 641 public middle schools	88.1%		70	157^th of 640 public middle schools	75.5%	81			62.2	59.7	64.6			80.0	71.9	78.5		78.5		76.9	$12,294	$300	$11,993
D C Everest Middle	Public	6-7	9302 Schofield Ave	Weston	54476	Marathon County	D C Everest Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 241-9700	833	57	14.4	37.3%	581 (69.7%)	12 (1.4%)	51 (6.1%)	140 (16.8%)	10 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	37 (4.4%)	69	186^th of 641 public middle schools	71.0%		63.5	206^th of 640 public middle schools	67.8%	20			59.0	58.1				65.9	66.1						$12,756	$554	$12,202
Prairie River Middle	Public	5-8	106 N Polk St	Merrill	54452	Lincoln County	Merrill Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 536-9593	593	45	13.2	41.7%	531 (89.5%)	3 (0.5%)	22 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.2%)	36.2	452^nd of 641 public middle schools	29.5%		48.8	335^th of 640 public middle schools	47.7%	117		38.8	36.5	37.7	52.5		42.2	40.0	39.8	43.7		49.0		45.9	$12,474	$272	$12,202

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