- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Marinette Middle held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 550870000996 · Marinette, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 12.7:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Marinette High (618 students)
Marinette Middle held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Marinette Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marinette High
Marinette High
618 students
- This school
Marinette Middle
534 students
- Marinette Prim
Marinette Primary
390 students
- Marinette Inte
Marinette Intermediate
372 students
What this shows Marinette Middle reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marinette Middle compares
Marinette Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,229
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Marinette School District reports $13,229 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~534 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.