Serving 161 students in grades 6-8, Marathon Venture Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marathon Venture Academy's student population of 161 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Marathon Venture Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marathon Venture Academy is 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1349 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marathon Venture Academy's ranking?
Marathon Venture Academy is ranked #1349 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Marathon Venture Academy often compared to?
Marathon Venture Academyis often viewed alongside schools like La Crosse Polytechnic School, Kaleidoscope Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Marathon Venture Academy?
161 students attend Marathon Venture Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Marathon Venture Academy students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marathon Venture Academy?
Marathon Venture Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marathon Venture Academy offer ?
Marathon Venture Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marathon Venture Academy part of?
Marathon Venture Academy is part of Marathon City School District.
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