Is Markesan Middle a good school?

Markesan Middle ranks 283 rd of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Markesan Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 188 students attended Markesan Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Markesan Middle?

Students at Markesan Middle are 84% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Markesan Middle attend?

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

Markesan Middle

Summary:

Markesan Middle is a public middle school serving 188 students in grades 6-8 in Markesan, Wisconsin, which is part of the Markesan School District. The school generally performs better than the state average on standardized tests, with 63.93% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 51.77%, and 56.45% proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 53.53% statewide.

Markesan Middle stands out for its low dropout rate of 0.0% over the past three years, significantly better than the state average. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 10.4 to 12.3, lower than nearby schools. Additionally, Markesan Middle spends more per student, ranging from $12,176 to $14,085 over the past three years, compared to its neighbors. While the school maintains a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, there are some areas of concern, such as an increase in chronic absenteeism from 6.7% in 2018-2019 to 14.1% in 2021-2022.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Ripon Middle, Markesan Middle generally performs better on test scores and has lower dropout rates, but some nearby schools have higher overall rankings and performance. Markesan Middle's strong academic performance, low dropout rates, and relatively low student-teacher ratio make it a solid choice for middle school education in the area, though the school may need to address the increase in chronic absenteeism and continue to support the performance of all student subgroups.

Detail:

Public 6-8

100 E Vista Blvd
Markesan, WI 53946-8530

(920) 398-2373

District: Markesan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
283^rd of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,085

Students who attend Markesan Middle usually attend:

High:

Markesan High

Feeder schools for Markesan Middle:

Elementary:

Markesan Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 188

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.5%

Hispanic:

13.8%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Markesan Middle ranks better than 55.9% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.41. (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 (83.5%), Hispanic (13.8%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Markesan Middle is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Markesan Middle employs 15.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Markesan Middle is $14,085.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Markesan Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Markesan Middle 283^rd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Markesan Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Markesan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Markesan School District 263^rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Markesan Middle

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Rank History for all students at Markesan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	66.13	116^th	324	64.2%
2008	62.85	202^nd	519	61.1%
2009	59.32	261^st	521	49.9%
2010	47.31	378^th	539	29.9%
2011	52.91	347^th	549	36.8%
2012	61.78	243^rd	559	56.5%
2013	51.18	332^nd	569	41.7%
2014	43.30	409^th	585	30.1%
2015	59.29	265^th	612	56.7%
2016	70.11	131^st	609	78.5%
2017	71.20	130^th	612	78.8%
2018	66.73	163^rd	579	71.8%
2019	51.18	319^th	594	46.3%
2021	58.25	240^th	613	60.8%
2022	62.69	204^th	617	66.9%
2023	61.84	217^th	640	66.1%
2024	57.41	283^rd	641	55.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Markesan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	34.49	114^th	153	25.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Markesan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	35.66	300^th	437	31.4%
2022	42.27	231^st	421	45.1%
2023	49.53	181^st	439	58.8%
2024	47.86	190^th	425	55.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Markesan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	78.45	37^th	489	92.4%
2019	50.03	229^th	487	53.0%
2021	57.07	175^th	499	64.9%
2022	60.54	159^th	522	69.5%
2023	53.22	219^th	525	58.3%
2024	40.81	324^th	520	37.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Markesan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	65.16	175^th	551	68.2%
2019	58.74	242^nd	557	56.6%
2021	58.17	232^nd	574	59.6%
2022	58.96	225^th	576	60.9%
2023	47.50	319^th	579	44.9%
2024	52.85	300^th	580	48.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Markesan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	66.74	151^st	551	72.6%
2019	42.40	360^th	557	35.4%
2021	56.18	239^th	572	58.2%
2022	63.92	173^rd	577	70.0%
2023	69.16	154^th	591	73.9%
2024	61.57	229^th	585	60.9%

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Rank History for White students at Markesan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	58.78	142^nd	375	62.1%
2019	39.44	255^th	382	33.2%
2021	44.83	224^th	393	43.0%
2022	62.79	121^st	397	69.5%

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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 Markesan Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	360	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	366
1992	376	1	3	5	n/a	n/a	385
1993	384	0	2	10	n/a	n/a	396
1994	396	0	1	19	n/a	n/a	416
1995	385	0	0	15	n/a	n/a	400
1996	385	0	0	15	n/a	n/a	400
1997	363	0	0	19	n/a	n/a	382
1998	335	0	0	13	n/a	n/a	348
1999	315	1	0	11	n/a	n/a	327
2000	301	2	0	7	n/a	n/a	310
2001	216	2	0	8	n/a	n/a	226
2002	208	2	0	9	n/a	n/a	219
2003	208	2	0	9	n/a	n/a	219
2004	144	0	0	8	n/a	n/a	152
2005	127	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	133
2006	111	2	0	6	n/a	n/a	119
2007	104	1	0	6	n/a	n/a	111
2008	98	2	0	6	n/a	n/a	106
2009	87	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	90
2010	89	0	0	8	n/a	n/a	97
2011	115	2	0	7	0	0	124
2012	172	1	0	13	0	0	186
2013	169	1	0	15	0	0	185
2014	171	2	0	16	0	0	189
2015	170	4	0	18	0	0	192
2016	160	3	0	20	0	3	186
2017	168	3	0	23	0	2	196
2018	158	2	0	28	0	4	192
2019	148	3	1	24	0	7	183
2020	143	2	2	16	0	7	170
2021	142	1	2	15	0	5	165
2022	160	0	2	21	0	4	187
2023	157	3	0	26	0	2	188

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 Markesan Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	366	0.0	0.0	10.1
1992	385	n/a	n/a	13.8
1993	396	16.0	24.8	11.9
1994	416	17.5	23.8	14.9
1995	400	17.8	22.5	13
1996	400	17.8	22.5	13
1997	382	17.5	21.8	11.8
1998	348	15.6	22.3	10.9
1999	327	14.4	22.7	18.3
2000	310	15.8	19.6	15.8
2001	226	16.7	13.5	19.5
2002	219	13.9	15.8	16.9
2003	219	13.9	15.8	16.9
2004	152	9.8	15.5	19.7
2005	133	8.7	15.3	n/a
2006	119	8.1	14.7	n/a
2007	111	7.9	14.1	30.6
2008	106	7.7	13.8	31.1
2009	90	8.3	10.8	32.2
2010	97	7.2	13.4	36.1
2011	124	7.8	15.8	32.3
2012	186	12.1	15.2	36
2013	185	12.8	14.4	42.2
2014	189	15.1	12.4	45.5
2015	192	n/a	n/a	43.2
2016	186	15.0	12.4	40.3
2017	196	16.1	12.1	35.7
2018	192	14.8	12.9	36.5
2019	183	14.7	12.4	39.9
2020	170	15.4	11.0	40.6
2021	165	15.8	10.4	42.4
2022	187	15.9	11.7	42.8
2023	188	15.1	12.3	39.9

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 Markesan Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	366	0.0	0.0	10.1
1992	385	n/a	n/a	13.8
1993	396	16.0	24.8	11.9
1994	416	17.5	23.8	14.9
1995	400	17.8	22.5	13
1996	400	17.8	22.5	13
1997	382	17.5	21.8	11.8
1998	348	15.6	22.3	10.9
1999	327	14.4	22.7	18.3
2000	310	15.8	19.6	15.8
2001	226	16.7	13.5	19.5
2002	219	13.9	15.8	16.9
2003	219	13.9	15.8	16.9
2004	152	9.8	15.5	19.7
2005	133	8.7	15.3	n/a
2006	119	8.1	14.7	n/a
2007	111	7.9	14.1	30.6
2008	106	7.7	13.8	31.1
2009	90	8.3	10.8	32.2
2010	97	7.2	13.4	36.1
2011	124	7.8	15.8	32.3
2012	186	12.1	15.2	36
2013	185	12.8	14.4	42.2
2014	189	15.1	12.4	45.5
2015	192	n/a	n/a	43.2
2016	186	15.0	12.4	40.3
2017	196	16.1	12.1	35.7
2018	192	14.8	12.9	36.5
2019	183	14.7	12.4	39.9
2020	170	15.4	11.0	40.6
2021	165	15.8	10.4	42.4
2022	187	15.9	11.7	42.8
2023	188	15.1	12.3	39.9

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 Markesan Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$876 (7.2%)	$11,299 (92.8%)	$12,176
2020	$907 (7.0%)	$11,964 (93.0%)	$12,871
2021	$1,838 (13.0%)	$12,247 (87.0%)	$14,085

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Markesan Middle

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 319^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 217^th of 640 Middle schools	19.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Markesan Middle)	40.8	36.4	4.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Markesan School District)	40.8	36.4	4.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Markesan Middle)	28.6	30.3	1.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Markesan School District)	28.6	30.3	1.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Markesan Middle)	50.9	55.9	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Markesan School District)	50.9	55.9	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Markesan Middle)	40.4	35.6	4.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Markesan School District)	40.4	35.6	4.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Markesan Middle)	51.5	64.9	13.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Markesan School District)	51.5	64.9	13.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Markesan Middle)	28.4	26.3	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Markesan School District)	28.4	26.3	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Markesan Middle)	47.8	70.2	22.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Markesan School District)	47.8	70.2	22.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Markesan Middle)	53.7	63.2	9.4%
8th Grade Science (Markesan School District)	53.7	63.2	9.4%
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	183	188	2.7%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	24	26	8.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	148	157	6.1%
Two or More Races	7	2	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.9%	39.9%	0%

Schools Near Markesan 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
Markesan Middle	Public	6-8	100 E Vista Blvd	Markesan	53946	Green Lake County	Markesan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 398-2373	188	15	12.3	39.9%	157 (83.5%)	3 (1.6%)	26 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	57.4	283^rd of 641 public middle schools	55.9%		61.8	217^th of 640 public middle schools	66.1%	66		42.6	63.9	62.1		46.8	56.5	46.6	65.5	55.2	$14,085	$1,838	$12,247
Ripon Middle	Public	6-8	750 Tiger Dr	Ripon	54971	Fond du Lac County	Ripon Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 748-4638	302	27	11.3	35.1%	241 (79.8%)	3 (1.0%)	31 (10.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	15 (5.0%)	70.1	175^th of 641 public middle schools	72.7%		71.6	149^th of 640 public middle schools	76.7%	26		62.1	58.9	63.9		65.3	60.7	65.0	65.0	62.9	$10,752	$267	$10,485
Randolph Middle School	Public	6-8	110 Meadowood Dr	Randolph	53956	Dodge County	Randolph School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(920) 326-2427	101	8	12.0	37.6%	86 (85.1%)	2 (2.0%)	9 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	55.2	302^nd of 641 public middle schools	52.9%		46.4	356^th of 640 public middle schools	44.4%	54		48.5	52.8	44.1		54.6	58.3	54.6	61.8	61.8
Waupun Area Junior High	Public	7-8	801 E Lincoln St	Waupun	53963	Dodge County	Waupun School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 324-5591	299	20	15.0	40.5%	259 (86.6%)	2 (0.7%)	28 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	43.1	411^th of 641 public middle schools	35.9%		41.3	399^th of 640 public middle schools	37.7%	12			52.5	38.0			54.6	51.6	48.4	41.4	$10,570	$462	$10,108
Rosendale-Brandon Middle	Public	6-8	200 S Main St	Rosendale	54974	Fond du Lac County	Rosendale-Brandon School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 872-2126	235	15	15.2	20.9%	215 (91.5%)	2 (0.9%)	9 (3.8%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	60.5	264^th of 641 public middle schools	58.8%		57.6	253^rd of 640 public middle schools	60.5%	11		50.9	55.4	54.1		57.9	61.5	58.1	63.5	56.8	$11,925	$349	$11,576
Berlin Middle	Public	6-8	242 Memorial Dr	Berlin	54923	Green Lake County	Berlin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 361-2441	293	23	12.5	50.2%	208 (71.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (21.8%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.5%)	29.9	493^rd of 641 public middle schools	23.1%		34.7	446^th of 640 public middle schools	30.3%	47		44.9	39.8	36.1		39.7	33.3	33.7	52.3	42.4	$12,039	$371	$11,668
Beaver Dam Middle	Public	6-8	108 Fourth St	Beaver Dam	53916	Dodge County	Beaver Dam Unified School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 885-7365	673	55	12.2	47.4%	459 (68.2%)	16 (2.4%)	155 (23.0%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.9%)	36.9	447^th of 641 public middle schools	30.3%		41.9	394^th of 640 public middle schools	38.4%	53		37.0	31.5	36.0		53.9	49.8	57.2	56.8	33.2	$11,391	$428	$10,961
Pardeeville Middle	Public	5-8	120 Oak St	Pardeeville	53954	Columbia County	Pardeeville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 429-2153	244	18	13.3	35.2%	231 (94.7%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	52.5	338^th of 641 public middle schools	47.3%		45.3	368^th of 640 public middle schools	42.5%	30	50.6	53.1	58.7	36.8	51.3	44.9	56.3	47.4	66.7	56.1	$10,816	$715	$10,102

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