How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Patrick Marsh Middle | Prairie Phoenix Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sun Prairie, WI | Sun Prairie, WI |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 581 | 88 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.9% | 62.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Patrick Marsh Middle | Prairie Phoenix Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,138 | $23,138 |
| District | Sun Prairie Area School District | Sun Prairie Area School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Patrick Marsh Middle | Prairie Phoenix Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.9% | 35.6% |
| African American | 7.1% | 32.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% | 13.8% |
| Asian | 9.7% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 14.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Patrick Marsh Middle | Prairie Phoenix Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 387.3:1 | 88:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.8% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 110 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.