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Marinette School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,958 students in Marinette School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Marinette School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
4 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,958 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marinette School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#416 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
84%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,219 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,412 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,219
$17,038
Spending / Student
$15,412
$17,011
Best Marinette School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marinette Intermediate
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
826 Owena St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2600
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2600
Grades: 2-4
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Marinette Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Water St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1500
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1500
Grades: 5-8
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Marinette Primary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Mott St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2500
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2500
Grades: PK-1
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Marinette High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2135 Pierce Ave
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1300
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 646 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marinette School District?
Marinette School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,958 students.
What is the rank of Marinette School District?
Marinette School District is ranked #413 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marinette School District?
84% of Marinette School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marinette School District?
Marinette School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Marinette School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,412 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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