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Best Schools in Marathon, WI
Marathon, WI has 18 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,063 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Marathon meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marathon, WI
The top high schools in Marathon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mosinee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mosinee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 603 Students
2. Edgar High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgar School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
3. Marathon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marathon City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 263 Students
4. West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausau School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1446 Students
5. Merrill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 803 Students
6. Athens High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marathon, WI
The top middle schools in Marathon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edgar Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgar School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students
2. Athens Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students
3. Marathon Venture Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marathon City School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 156 Students
4. Mosinee Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mosinee School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 687 Students
5. John Muir Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausau School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1006 Students
6. Prairie River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 593 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marathon, WI
The top elementary schools in Marathon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stettin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausau School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
2. Marathon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marathon City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
3. Edgar Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgar School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
4. Mosinee Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mosinee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 650 Students
5. Maine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausau School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students
6. Athens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marathon, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marathon, WI has a total population of 2,607 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marathon, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Marathon, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marathon, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marathon, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Marathon, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marathon, WI
How many schools are in Marathon, WI?
Marathon, WI has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,063 students in total.
How do schools in Marathon perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Marathon score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Marathon meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marathon?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Marathon
3 of 3 schools in Marathon carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Marathon. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.