Serving 730 students in grades 6-8, Marshall Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marshall Middle School's student population of 730 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
730 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marshall Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
74%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall Middle School's ranking?
Marshall Middle School is ranked #1170 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Marshall Middle School often compared to?
Marshall Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Marshall Middle School?
730 students attend Marshall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Marshall Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall Middle School?
Marshall Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marshall Middle School offer ?
Marshall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marshall Middle School part of?
Marshall Middle School is part of Janesville School District.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2011
My son goes to your school and he tells me how much he likes marshall middle school if i could move to janesville i would to keep him there for high school but he will be moving back home september 2012 your school is the best thanks for macking charlie w.work his hardest i am vary proude of him his mom thank you.
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