- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sun Prairie, WI
Patrick Marsh Middle
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Marsh Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551464001401
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick Marsh Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Sun Prairie · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Patrick Marsh Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Marsh Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Sun Prairie, WI.
School address
District: Sun Prairie Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551464001401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Patrick Marsh Middle held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.3 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 551464001401 · Sun Prairie, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 11:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students)
Patrick Marsh Middle held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.3 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Patrick Marsh Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sun Prairie Ea
Sun Prairie East High
1,340 students
- Sun Prairie We
Sun Prairie West High
1,325 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle
699 students
- This school
Patrick Marsh Middle
581 students
- Central Height
Central Heights Middle
560 students
- Token Springs 472
Token Springs Elementary
472 students
What this shows Patrick Marsh Middle reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patrick Marsh Middle compares
Patrick Marsh 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 20% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$15,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Patrick Marsh Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sun Prairie Area School District reports $15,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patrick Marsh Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sun Prairie West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Heights Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Token Springs Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patrick Marsh Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Sun Prairie
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patrick Marsh Middle
How many students attend Patrick Marsh Middle?
Patrick Marsh Middle has 581 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sun Prairie, WI. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Marsh Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Marsh Middle is 11:1, which is 24% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 30% 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 Patrick Marsh Middle?
22.9% of students at Patrick Marsh Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick Marsh Middle?
The largest demographic group at Patrick Marsh Middle is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Sun Prairie, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Marsh Middle?
Patrick Marsh Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Patrick Marsh Middle rank among middle schools in Sun Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Marsh Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Sun Prairie, 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 Sun Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Sun Prairie Area School District?
Besides Patrick Marsh Middle, Sun Prairie Area School District also operates Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students), Sun Prairie West High (1,325 students), and Prairie View Middle (699 students). See the Sun Prairie Area School District district page for the complete list.