- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Markesan, WI
Markesan Middle
Federal NCES profile for Markesan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550876002414
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Markesan Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Markesan · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Markesan Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Markesan Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Markesan, WI.
School address
District: Markesan School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550876002414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Markesan Middle shrank from 188 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 15.2 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 550876002414 · Markesan, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 10.7:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Markesan High (244 students)
Markesan Middle shrank from 188 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE held 15.2 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Markesan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Markesan High
Markesan High
244 students
- Markesan Prima
Markesan Primary
163 students
- This school
Markesan Middle
161 students
- Markesan Inter
Markesan Intermediate
153 students
What this shows Markesan Middle reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Markesan Middle compares
Markesan Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$15,010
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Markesan Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Markesan School District reports $15,010 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Markesan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markesan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Markesan Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Markesan Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Markesan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Markesan Middle
How many students attend Markesan Middle?
Markesan Middle has 161 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Markesan, WI. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Markesan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Markesan Middle is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Markesan Middle?
31.9% of students at Markesan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Markesan Middle?
The largest demographic group at Markesan Middle is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Markesan, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Markesan Middle?
Markesan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Markesan Middle rank among public schools in Markesan?
By Resource Investment Index, Markesan Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Markesan, 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 Markesan School District?
Besides Markesan Middle, Markesan School District also operates Markesan High (244 students), Markesan Primary (163 students), and Markesan Intermediate (153 students). See the Markesan School District district page for the complete list.