Enrollment
747
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Janesville, WI
Marshall Middle
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550702000768
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Janesville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Janesville, WI.
School address
District: Janesville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550702000768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Middle
Marshall Middle is a large middle school in Janesville, Wisconsin, enrolling 747 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.8% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 91% of state schools at 747 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 225 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #166, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 190 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 747 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Janesville's middle schools, it stands alongside Edison Middle (587 students): Marshall Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 12.8:1).
Janesville School District also operates Craig High (1,400 students) and Parker High (1,272 students) alongside Marshall 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 Marshall Middle compares
Marshall 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$13,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 4.1%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Marshall Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Janesville School District, which includes Marshall Middle.
$13,579
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 49.8%
Federal 11.0%
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 Marshall Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Janesville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~747 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall Middle
How many students attend Marshall Middle?
Marshall Middle has 747 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Janesville, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Marshall Middle?
37.8% of students at Marshall Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Middle?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Middle is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Janesville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Middle?
Marshall Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marshall Middle rank among middle schools in Janesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Janesville, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Janesville on the city page.
Is Marshall Middle a good school?
Marshall Middle earns 36/100 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 Janesville School District?
Besides Marshall Middle, Janesville School District also operates Craig High (1,400 students), Parker High (1,272 students), and Edison Middle (587 students). See the Janesville School District district page for the complete list.
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