For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 776 students in Marathon City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Marathon City School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,220 Schools
# Students
776 Students
813,676 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marathon City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,399 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,045. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,267 is less than the state median of $17,017. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,399
$17,045
Spending / Student
$12,267
$17,017
Best Marathon City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marathon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Spring Valley Dr
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Marathon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 East St
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2226
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2226
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Marathon Venture Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Spring Valley Dr
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marathon City School District?
Marathon City School District manages 3 public schools serving 776 students.
What is the rank of Marathon City School District?
Marathon City School District is ranked #197 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marathon City School District?
90% of Marathon City School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marathon City School District?
Marathon City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Marathon City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,267 is less than the state median of $17,017. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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