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Marshall Middle

25 S Pontiac Dr, Janesville, WI 53545Janesville School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
733
Students
Total enrolled
$15,994
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 733 students in grades 06–08 in Janesville, Wisconsin.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,994 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Marshall Middle is a large middle in Janesville, Wisconsin, serving grades 06–08 with 733 students. The district invests $15,994 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Marshall Middle

733
Total Students
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
46%
Free Lunch
54
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution397 male · 334 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility46%
National avg 52% · 336 students
Student Composition
73%
13%
8%
Asian1%
White73%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black4%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550702000768

Academic Outcomes at Marshall Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 41th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 53545

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,994Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,994
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,038
Student Support$3,039
Administration$1,919
Operations$2,399
Other$1,599
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,994 spent per student, an estimated $7,086 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
39%
State government
49.8%
Local (property tax)
39.2%
Federal programs
11.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Van Buren ElementaryWashington ElementaryKennedy ElementaryMonroe Elementary
+8 more
↓
Middle
Edison MiddleFranklin Middle
↓
High School
Craig HighParker HighRock River Charter SchoolRock University High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyRock County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJanesville School District →
Phone: (608)743-6200
NCES ID: 550702000768
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Janesville seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Janesville School District
High
Craig High
1,522 students · 09–12
● 42 opp37% FRL
High
Parker High
1,250 students · 09–12
● 46 opp51% FRL
Mid
Edison Middle
611 students · 06–08
● 47 opp61% FRL
Mid
Franklin Middle
539 students · 06–08
● 46 opp68% FRL
Elem
Van Buren Elementary
401 students · PK–05
● 47 opp48% FRL
Elem
Washington Elementary
400 students · PK–05
● 46 opp59% FRL
Other
Preschool 4 Janesville
391 students · PK–PK
● 46 opp30% FRL
Elem
Kennedy Elementary
372 students · PK–05
● 47 opp48% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
25 S Pontiac Dr, Janesville, WI 53545
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.