Is Markesan Intermediate a good school?

Markesan Intermediate ranks 418 th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Markesan Intermediate?

In the 2023-24 school year, 149 students attended Markesan Intermediate.

What is the racial makeup of Markesan Intermediate?

Students at Markesan Intermediate are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Markesan Intermediate

Summary:

Markesan Intermediate is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Markesan, Wisconsin, with 145 students enrolled. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with strong results in mathematics but weaker performance in English Language Arts compared to state and district averages.

While Markesan Intermediate outperformed the state in mathematics on the Forward Exam, its proficiency rates in English Language Arts fell below the state average. Compared to nearby schools like Cambria Friesland Elementary and Brandon Elementary, Markesan Intermediate's academic performance was generally weaker, particularly in mathematics and social studies. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be contributing to its performance issues.

Markesan Intermediate's student population has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40.69% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This demographic factor may be linked to the school's academic disparities, as performance data reveals significant gaps between different student subgroups, with female students and white students outperforming their counterparts. To address these challenges, the school and the Markesan School District may need to explore targeted interventions and support services to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public 3-5

200 S Margaret St
Markesan, WI 53946

(920) 398-2373

District: Markesan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
418^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,092

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 149

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

Hispanic:

11.4%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Markesan Intermediate ranks better than 60.6% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.1. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.9%), Hispanic (11.4%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Markesan Intermediate is 11. (See more...)

Compare Markesan Intermediate employs 13.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Markesan Intermediate is $13,092.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Markesan Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Markesan Intermediate 418^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Markesan Intermediate in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Markesan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Markesan School District 263^rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Markesan Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2008	55.85	546^th	1021	46.5%
2009	64.52	398^th	1030	61.4%
2010	58.15	516^th	1045	50.6%
2011	56.60	550^th	1046	47.4%
2012	51.25	654^th	1045	37.4%
2013	31.70	844^th	1053	19.8%
2014	47.98	647^th	1061	39.0%
2015	45.32	704^th	1076	34.6%
2016	37.61	755^th	1075	29.8%
2017	43.80	672^nd	1071	37.3%
2018	59.44	432^nd	1025	57.9%
2019	70.42	277^th	1037	73.3%
2021	59.90	427^th	1050	59.3%
2022	59.62	456^th	1067	57.3%
2023	54.02	555^th	1067	48.0%
2024	64.10	418^th	1061	60.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Markesan Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.42	28^th	222	87.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Markesan Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	56.51	262^nd	721	63.7%
2021	58.66	230^th	746	69.2%
2022	47.65	351^st	748	53.1%
2023	45.40	400^th	770	48.1%
2024	82.97	78^th	790	90.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Markesan Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	44.80	501^st	854	41.3%
2019	55.46	349^th	874	60.1%
2021	59.35	282^nd	847	66.7%
2022	50.77	429^th	859	50.1%
2023	56.41	350^th	871	59.8%
2024	65.27	235^th	866	72.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Markesan Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	65.00	346^th	997	65.3%
2019	63.29	370^th	1002	63.1%
2021	61.87	389^th	1004	61.3%
2022	71.41	249^th	1017	75.5%
2023	58.87	443^rd	1010	56.1%
2024	67.40	331^st	1011	67.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Markesan Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	54.88	476^th	997	52.3%
2019	72.01	231^st	1002	76.9%
2021	57.97	445^th	1003	55.6%
2022	47.76	602^nd	1017	40.8%
2023	49.63	577^th	1011	42.9%
2024	60.54	441^st	1012	56.4%

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Rank History for White students at Markesan Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	57.33	293^rd	686	57.3%
2021	63.75	228^th	699	67.4%
2022	56.08	311^th	704	55.8%
2023	42.93	443^rd	715	38.0%
2024	55.30	335^th	727	53.9%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Markesan Intermediate

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	151	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	158
2007	133	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	139
2008	159	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	166
2009	160	0	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	173
2010	166	1	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	181
2011	163	1	0	16	0	0	0	180
2012	119	2	0	9	0	0	0	130
2013	104	2	0	12	0	0	0	118
2014	112	1	0	14	0	0	0	127
2015	116	1	0	19	0	0	1	137
2016	99	1	0	21	0	0	3	124
2017	85	3	0	10	0	0	4	102
2018	85	5	0	8	0	0	3	101
2019	96	3	2	9	0	0	2	112
2020	101	0	0	10	0	0	3	114
2021	143	0	0	18	0	1	3	165
2022	126	0	0	23	0	1	4	154
2023	126	0	0	14	0	1	4	145
2024	125	2	0	17	1	0	4	149

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Markesan Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	158	10.5	15.0	n/a
2007	139	9.7	14.3	34.5
2008	166	9.7	17.1	28.3
2009	173	9.4	18.4	31.2
2010	181	10.6	16.9	33.1
2011	180	11.1	16.1	40.6
2012	130	8.6	15.0	47.7
2013	118	8.7	13.4	45.8
2014	127	9.2	13.7	44.1
2015	137	n/a	n/a	38.7
2016	124	10.0	12.4	37.1
2017	102	8.3	12.2	35.3
2018	101	8.6	11.6	37.6
2019	112	10.2	10.9	36.6
2020	114	9.1	12.4	39.5
2021	165	13.4	12.2	47.9
2022	154	13.4	11.4	49.4
2023	145	13.3	10.8	40.7
2024	149	13.4	11.0	40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Markesan Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	158	10.5	15.0	n/a
2007	139	9.7	14.3	34.5
2008	166	9.7	17.1	28.3
2009	173	9.4	18.4	31.2
2010	181	10.6	16.9	33.1
2011	180	11.1	16.1	40.6
2012	130	8.6	15.0	47.7
2013	118	8.7	13.4	45.8
2014	127	9.2	13.7	44.1
2015	137	n/a	n/a	38.7
2016	124	10.0	12.4	37.1
2017	102	8.3	12.2	35.3
2018	101	8.6	11.6	37.6
2019	112	10.2	10.9	36.6
2020	114	9.1	12.4	39.5
2021	165	13.4	12.2	47.9
2022	154	13.4	11.4	49.4
2023	145	13.3	10.8	40.7
2024	149	13.4	11.0	40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Markesan Intermediate

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,333 (10.3%)	$11,591 (89.7%)	$12,923
2020	$1,094 (9.0%)	$11,101 (91.0%)	$12,194
2021	$1,804 (13.8%)	$11,288 (86.2%)	$13,092

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Markesan Intermediate

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 277^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 555^th of 1067 Elementary schools	25.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Markesan Intermediate)	42.9	44.4	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Markesan School District)	42.9	44.4	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Markesan Intermediate)	59.2	44.4	14.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Markesan School District)	59.2	44.4	14.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Markesan Intermediate)	71.4	80	8.6%
4th Grade Social Studies (Markesan School District)	71.4	80	8.6%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Markesan Intermediate)	73.5	53.3	20.1%
4th Grade Science (Markesan School District)	73.5	53.3	20.1%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Markesan Intermediate)	54.4	32.6	21.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Markesan School District)	54.4	32.6	21.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Markesan Intermediate)	51.7	57.5	5.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Markesan School District)	51.7	57.5	5.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	112	145	29.5%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	9	14	55.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	96	126	31.3%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.6%	40.7%	4.1%

Schools Near Markesan Intermediate

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)				Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)				Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Markesan Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	200 S Margaret St	Markesan	53946	Green Lake County	Markesan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 398-2373	192	16	11.8	46.4%	167 (87.0%)	2 (1.0%)	21 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)											$13,639	$1,844	$11,794
Markesan Intermediate	Public	3-5	200 S Margaret St	Markesan	53946	Green Lake County	Markesan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 398-2373	149	13	11.0	40.9%	125 (83.9%)	2 (1.3%)	17 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	64.1	418^th of 1061 public elementary schools	60.6%		54	555^th of 1067 public elementary schools	48.0%	137	45.7	50.0	58.7		71.7	58.0	67.4		76.0	66.0	$13,092	$1,804	$11,288
Green Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	612 Mill St	Green Lake	54941	Green Lake County	Green Lake School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(920) 294-6411	152	12	12.2	35.5%	135 (88.8%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (3.9%)	81.4	143^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	86.5%		60.1	457^th of 1067 public elementary schools	57.2%	314	60.9	77.8	46.2	76.2	69.6	72.2	76.9	81.0	94.4	88.9	$13,774	$511	$13,262
Brandon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 W Bowen St	Brandon	53919	Fond du Lac County	Rosendale-Brandon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 346-2915	106	9	11.3	20.8%	98 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	2 (1.9%)	86	74^th of 1061 public elementary schools	93.0%		84.9	101^st of 1067 public elementary schools	90.5%	27	50.0	83.3	86.7		60.0	88.9	86.7		94.4	72.2	$13,340	$622	$12,718
School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	200 S Depot St	Fox Lake	53933	Dodge County	Waupun School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(920) 928-3136	105	12	9.1	56.2%	97 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61	470^th of 1061 public elementary schools	55.7%		40.4	704^th of 1067 public elementary schools	34.0%	234	45.0	27.3	55.6	66.7	60.0	72.7	77.8	77.8	72.7	63.6	$13,054	$725	$12,329
Randolph Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Meadowood Dr	Randolph	53956	Dodge County	Randolph School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 326-2431	211	17	12.3	41.2%	184 (87.2%)	2 (0.9%)	20 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	69.3	333^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	68.6%		54.5	547^th of 1067 public elementary schools	48.7%	214	44.4	50.0	65.7		77.8	75.0	62.9		79.2	66.7	$11,769	$779	$10,990
Barlow Park Charter School	Public, Charter	K-2	100 Ringstad Dr	Ripon	54971	Fond du Lac County	Ripon Area School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(920) 748-1550	157	14	10.8	45.9%	127 (80.9%)	2 (1.3%)	18 (11.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (5.1%)								(n/a)											$11,943	$1,479	$10,463
Journey	Public	PK, KG-2	100 Ringstad Dr	Ripon	54971	Fond du Lac County	Ripon Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 748-1550	222	16	13.8	48.2%	180 (81.1%)	3 (1.4%)	26 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.9%)								(n/a)											$9,968	$194	$9,774
Cambria Friesland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	410 E Edgewater St	Cambria	53923	Columbia County	Cambria-Friesland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 348-5548	153	13	11.7	38.6%	121 (79.1%)	3 (2.0%)	26 (17.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	65.6	396^th of 1061 public elementary schools	62.7%		35.9	760^th of 1067 public elementary schools	28.8%	364	64.0	63.0	42.1		72.0	59.3	42.1		85.2	63.0	$18,003	$2,015	$15,989
Murray Park Elementary	Public	3-5	64 Sunset Ave	Ripon	54971	Fond du Lac County	Ripon Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 748-4695	152	14	11.2	50.7%	128 (84.2%)	2 (1.3%)	17 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.3%)	47	653^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	38.5%		60.4	452^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	57.6%	201	58.3	43.4	49.1		58.3	49.1	56.1		56.6	47.2	$13,613	$612	$13,001

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