Is Marinette Middle a good school?

Marinette Middle ranks in the bottom 18.1% of Wisconsin middle schools.

How many students attend Marinette Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 567 students attended Marinette Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Marinette Middle?

Students at Marinette Middle are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What high school do graduates of Marinette Middle attend?

Students who attend Marinette Middle usually go on to attend Marinette High

Marinette Middle

Summary:

Marinette Middle is a public middle school in Marinette, Wisconsin, serving 567 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Marinette School District, which is ranked 415 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Marinette Middle has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin middle schools, receiving a 1-star rating for the past several years.

Marinette Middle's academic performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 32.28% (8th grade) to 42.96% (6th grade), compared to the state averages of 50.36% to 54.1%. The school's performance in Mathematics is also below the state, with proficiency rates ranging from 30.95% (8th grade) to 42.06% (5th grade), compared to the state averages of 53.29% to 54.24%. Marinette Middle's performance for specific student subgroups, such as White students, English Language Learners, and students with low socioeconomic status, is also concerning, with the school ranking in the bottom 25% of Wisconsin middle schools for these groups.

When comparing Marinette Middle to nearby schools, such as Oconto Middle and Gibraltar Middle, the performance gap becomes even more apparent. Oconto Middle, which is 18.7 miles away, consistently outperforms Marinette Middle across academic measures and has a higher school ranking. Gibraltar Middle, which is 18.97 miles away, is a high-performing school that ranks in the top 10% of Wisconsin middle schools and significantly outperforms Marinette Middle in all subject areas.

Detail:

Public 5-8

1011 Water St
Marinette, WI 54143-2524

(715) 735-1500

District: Marinette School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
525^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,815

Students who attend Marinette Middle usually attend:

High:

Marinette High

Feeder schools for Marinette Middle:

Elementary:	Marinette Intermediate
	Marinette Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 567

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.5%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marinette Middle ranks worse than 81.9% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.4. (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 (84.5%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marinette Middle is 13.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marinette Middle is $11,815.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marinette Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Marinette Middle 525^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Marinette Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Marinette School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marinette School District 415^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marinette Middle

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Rank History for all students at Marinette Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	61.00	157^th	324	51.5%
2005	48.08	231^st	332	30.4%
2006	65.82	150^th	382	60.7%
2007	70.58	104^th	366	71.6%
2008	65.34	184^th	519	64.5%
2009	59.68	254^th	521	51.2%
2010	50.16	351^st	539	34.9%
2011	62.37	224^th	549	59.2%
2012	52.65	357^th	559	36.1%
2013	32.03	460^th	569	19.2%
2014	34.95	459^th	585	21.5%
2015	34.12	470^th	612	23.2%
2016	30.08	469^th	609	23.0%
2017	22.12	507^th	612	17.2%
2018	26.88	470^th	579	18.8%
2019	22.30	504^th	594	15.2%
2021	19.39	523^rd	613	14.7%
2022	28.26	482^nd	617	21.9%
2023	26.44	499^th	640	22.0%
2024	24.40	525^th	641	18.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Marinette Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.33	96^th	129	25.6%
2023	15.28	124^th	132	6.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marinette Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	24.67	138^th	138	0.0%
2022	21.18	152^nd	158	3.8%
2024	33.56	125^th	173	27.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Marinette Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	33.05	302^nd	417	27.6%
2019	37.64	268^th	414	35.3%
2021	45.15	223^rd	437	49.0%
2022	46.82	198^th	421	53.0%
2023	38.23	271^st	439	38.3%
2024	20.07	372^nd	425	12.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marinette Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	22.63	432^nd	489	11.7%
2019	20.95	429^th	487	11.9%
2021	21.02	445^th	499	10.8%
2022	26.33	422^nd	522	19.2%
2023	27.80	407^th	525	22.5%
2024	20.57	452^nd	520	13.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Marinette Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	20.76	474^th	551	14.0%
2019	21.10	472^nd	557	15.3%
2021	16.04	496^th	574	13.6%
2022	20.92	490^th	576	14.9%
2023	23.91	465^th	579	19.7%
2024	24.43	475^th	580	18.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Marinette Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	36.59	394^th	551	28.5%
2019	26.42	456^th	557	18.1%
2021	25.76	454^th	572	20.6%
2022	38.47	377^th	577	34.7%
2023	30.70	432^nd	591	26.9%
2024	27.36	458^th	585	21.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marinette Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	22.72	188^th	221	14.9%
2024	17.50	216^th	239	9.6%

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Rank History for White students at Marinette Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	10.27	356^th	375	5.1%
2019	9.50	366^th	382	4.2%
2021	8.91	376^th	393	4.3%
2022	15.77	358^th	397	9.8%
2023	14.43	376^th	412	8.7%
2024	7.58	400^th	407	1.7%

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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 Marinette Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	559	n/a	5	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	564
1990	588	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	594
1991	659	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	666
1992	722	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	725
1993	745	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	747
1994	781	1	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	786
1995	738	1	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	745
1996	738	1	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	745
1997	722	3	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	730
1998	701	5	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	713
1999	667	5	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	674
2000	607	5	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	615
2001	546	5	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	555
2002	632	8	4	6	9	n/a	n/a	659
2003	632	8	4	6	9	n/a	n/a	659
2004	819	6	4	8	5	n/a	n/a	842
2005	667	3	1	7	7	n/a	n/a	685
2006	690	2	4	12	6	n/a	n/a	714
2007	658	3	3	10	7	n/a	n/a	681
2008	629	7	6	12	3	n/a	n/a	657
2009	583	6	3	11	6	n/a	n/a	609
2010	566	8	2	8	6	n/a	n/a	590
2011	550	5	3	4	7	0	0	569
2012	558	6	4	6	5	0	1	580
2013	568	4	3	7	2	0	2	586
2014	541	8	4	8	4	0	9	574
2015	555	8	3	9	6	0	9	590
2016	549	8	4	11	7	0	6	585
2017	569	11	3	13	4	1	7	608
2018	574	16	1	21	4	1	10	627
2019	548	20	1	23	5	1	11	609
2020	555	13	2	23	7	1	18	619
2021	522	11	3	36	6	0	20	598
2022	470	11	2	43	4	2	17	549
2023	479	20	3	39	4	0	22	567

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 Marinette Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	564	33.5	16.8	14.4
1990	594	41.0	14.4	13.6
1991	666	41.7	15.9	13.1
1992	725	44.7	16.2	13.4
1993	747	36.3	20.6	11.8
1994	786	45.2	17.4	14.1
1995	745	48.7	15.3	14.9
1996	745	48.7	15.3	14.9
1997	730	48.0	15.2	14.9
1998	713	48.7	14.6	12.9
1999	674	49.7	13.6	19.7
2000	615	47.9	12.8	17.6
2001	555	45.6	12.2	20.2
2002	659	45.7	14.4	25.6
2003	659	45.7	14.4	25.6
2004	842	47.8	17.6	30.6
2005	685	51.5	13.3	n/a
2006	714	47.0	15.2	n/a
2007	681	46.2	14.7	37.2
2008	657	43.5	15.1	43.7
2009	609	41.6	14.6	47.8
2010	590	40.7	14.5	50.8
2011	569	41.1	13.8	51.5
2012	580	39.2	14.7	51.4
2013	586	38.6	15.1	52.2
2014	574	39.0	14.7	53.5
2015	590	n/a	n/a	50.7
2016	585	40.0	14.6	53
2017	608	41.9	14.5	47.9
2018	627	42.6	14.7	46.4
2019	609	41.1	14.8	52.1
2020	619	42.6	14.5	53.3
2021	598	43.2	13.8	57.4
2022	549	41.1	13.3	51.9
2023	567	42.3	13.3	50.4

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 Marinette Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	564	33.5	16.8	14.4
1990	594	41.0	14.4	13.6
1991	666	41.7	15.9	13.1
1992	725	44.7	16.2	13.4
1993	747	36.3	20.6	11.8
1994	786	45.2	17.4	14.1
1995	745	48.7	15.3	14.9
1996	745	48.7	15.3	14.9
1997	730	48.0	15.2	14.9
1998	713	48.7	14.6	12.9
1999	674	49.7	13.6	19.7
2000	615	47.9	12.8	17.6
2001	555	45.6	12.2	20.2
2002	659	45.7	14.4	25.6
2003	659	45.7	14.4	25.6
2004	842	47.8	17.6	30.6
2005	685	51.5	13.3	n/a
2006	714	47.0	15.2	n/a
2007	681	46.2	14.7	37.2
2008	657	43.5	15.1	43.7
2009	609	41.6	14.6	47.8
2010	590	40.7	14.5	50.8
2011	569	41.1	13.8	51.5
2012	580	39.2	14.7	51.4
2013	586	38.6	15.1	52.2
2014	574	39.0	14.7	53.5
2015	590	n/a	n/a	50.7
2016	585	40.0	14.6	53
2017	608	41.9	14.5	47.9
2018	627	42.6	14.7	46.4
2019	609	41.1	14.8	52.1
2020	619	42.6	14.5	53.3
2021	598	43.2	13.8	57.4
2022	549	41.1	13.3	51.9
2023	567	42.3	13.3	50.4

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 Marinette Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$531 (5.1%)	$9,969 (94.9%)	$10,501
2020	$635 (5.6%)	$10,798 (94.4%)	$11,433
2021	$948 (8.0%)	$10,865 (92.0%)	$11,815

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marinette Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 504^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 499^th of 640 Middle schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marinette Middle)	24.3	18.4	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marinette School District)	24.3	18.4	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marinette Middle)	32.4	19.9	12.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marinette School District)	32.4	19.9	12.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marinette Middle)	31.3	18.2	13.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marinette School District)	31.3	18.2	13.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marinette Middle)	36.3	30.6	5.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marinette School District)	36.3	30.6	5.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marinette Middle)	23.4	26.2	2.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marinette School District)	23.4	26.2	2.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Marinette Middle)	22.6	22.2	0.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Marinette School District)	22.6	22.2	0.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marinette Middle)	19.2	19.9	0.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marinette School District)	19.2	19.9	0.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marinette Middle)	23.3	27.7	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marinette School District)	23.3	27.7	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Marinette Middle)	32.2	38.3	6.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Marinette School District)	32.2	38.3	6.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Marinette Middle)	33.6	36.2	2.6%
8th Grade Science (Marinette School District)	33.6	36.2	2.6%
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	609	567	6.9%
African American	20	20
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	23	39	69.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	548	479	12.6%
Two or More Races	11	22	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.1%	50.4%	1.6%

Schools Near Marinette Middle

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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 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 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marinette Middle	Public	5-8	1011 Water St	Marinette	54143	Marinette County	Marinette School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 735-1500	567	42	13.3	50.4%	479 (84.5%)	20 (3.5%)	39 (6.9%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.9%)	24.4	525^th of 641 public middle schools	18.1%		26.4	499^th of 640 public middle schools	22.0%	26	39.3	43.0	40.0	32.3	42.1	37.3	40.0	31.0	41.3	27.8	$11,815	$948	$10,865
Peshtigo Middle	Public	7-8	380 Green St	Peshtigo	54157	Marinette County	Peshtigo School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 582-3711	167	12	13.7	32.3%	153 (91.6%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	39	433^rd of 641 public middle schools	32.4%		24.5	511^th of 640 public middle schools	20.2%	78			48.6	42.5			50.7	38.8	46.8	46.3	$10,944	$299	$10,644
Oconto Middle	Public	5-8	400 Michigan Ave	Oconto	54153	Oconto County	Oconto Unified School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 834-7806	288	23	12.8	50.3%	264 (91.7%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	51.7	348^th of 641 public middle schools	45.7%		54	287^th of 640 public middle schools	55.2%	61	40.6	49.2	43.3	51.1	43.5	46.2	50.0	60.9	60.9	53.3	$15,669	$1,516	$14,154
Gibraltar Middle	Public	6-8	3924 State Highway 42	Fish Creek	54212	Door County	Gibraltar Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(920) 868-3284	110	13	8.5	36.4%	92 (83.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	86.1	50^th of 641 public middle schools	92.2%		71.9	143^rd of 640 public middle schools	77.7%	93		87.9	78.6	69.8		75.8	78.6	65.1	86.1	67.4	$19,173	$746	$18,427

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