Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Markesan Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 192 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49%
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Markesan Primary is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Markesan Primary?
192 students attend Markesan Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Markesan Primary students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Markesan Primary?
Markesan Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Markesan Primary offer ?
Markesan Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 192 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49%
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
