For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 753 students in Marathon City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Marathon City School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
753 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Marathon City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#219 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
1 Student
71,909 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
679 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
90%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
45
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
44
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
52
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
73
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
70
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
58
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,839 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,641 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,839
$16,831
Spending / Student
$12,641
$16,804
Best Marathon City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marathon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 East St
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2226
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2226
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Marathon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Spring Valley Dr
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Marathon Venture Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Spring Valley Dr
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Grades: 6-8
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marathon City School District?
Marathon City School District manages 3 public schools serving 753 students.
What is the rank of Marathon City School District?
Marathon City School District is ranked #234 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marathon City School District?
90% of Marathon City School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marathon City School District?
Marathon City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Marathon City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,641 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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