- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marshfield, WI
Marshfield Middle
Federal NCES profile for Marshfield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550882001020
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshfield Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Marshfield · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshfield Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Marshfield, WI.
School address
District: Marshfield Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550882001020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Marshfield Middle held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 550882001020 · Marshfield, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 13.4:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshfield High (1,181 students)
Marshfield Middle held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Marshfield Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshfield Hig
Marshfield High
1,181 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary
554 students
- This school
Marshfield Middle
537 students
- Washington Ele 316
Washington Elementary
316 students
- Madison Elemen 295
Madison Elementary
295 students
- Lincoln Elemen 281
Lincoln Elementary
281 students
What this shows Marshfield Middle reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshfield Middle compares
Marshfield 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$13,667
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Marshfield Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Marshfield Unified School District reports $13,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshfield Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshfield Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marshfield Middle
How many students attend Marshfield Middle?
Marshfield Middle has 537 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marshfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshfield Middle is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Marshfield Middle?
33.4% of students at Marshfield Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshfield Middle?
The largest demographic group at Marshfield Middle is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Marshfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshfield Middle?
Marshfield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Marshfield Middle rank among public schools in Marshfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Marshfield, 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 Marshfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshfield Unified School District?
Besides Marshfield Middle, Marshfield Unified School District also operates Marshfield High (1,181 students), Grant Elementary (554 students), and Washington Elementary (316 students). See the Marshfield Unified School District district page for the complete list.