Enrollment
534
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marinette, WI
Marinette Middle
Federal NCES profile for Marinette Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550870000996
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marinette Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Marinette · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marinette Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marinette Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Marinette, WI.
School address
District: Marinette School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550870000996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marinette Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marinette Middle
Marinette Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Marinette, Wisconsin, enrolling 534 students.
At 12.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 534 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 322 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #317, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 534 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 127 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 534 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Marinette's elementary schools, it stands alongside Marinette Intermediate (372 students): Marinette Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 14.9:1).
Marinette School District also operates Marinette High (618 students) and Marinette Primary (390 students) alongside Marinette Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marinette Middle compares
Marinette Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▲ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Marinette Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marinette School District, which includes Marinette Middle.
$12,942
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 56.5%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Marinette Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinette High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marinette Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marinette Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marinette Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Marinette
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marinette Middle
How many students attend Marinette Middle?
Marinette Middle has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marinette, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marinette Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marinette Middle is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marinette Middle?
43.9% of students at Marinette Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marinette Middle?
The largest demographic group at Marinette Middle is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Marinette, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marinette Middle?
Marinette Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marinette Middle rank among public schools in Marinette?
By Resource Investment Index, Marinette Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Marinette, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marinette on the city page.
Is Marinette Middle a good school?
Marinette Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marinette School District?
Besides Marinette Middle, Marinette School District also operates Marinette High (618 students), Marinette Primary (390 students), and Marinette Intermediate (372 students). See the Marinette School District district page for the complete list.
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