For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 757 students in Markesan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Markesan School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (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
2,219 Schools
# Students
757 Students
813,947 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
58,944 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Markesan School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#183 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
13%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
84%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,435 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,937 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,435
$17,039
Spending / Student
$16,937
$17,011
Best Markesan School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Markesan Intermediate
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S Margaret St
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Gr: 3-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Markesan Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 E Vista Blvd
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Markesan Primary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Margaret St
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Gr: PK-2 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Markesan High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Vista Blvd
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Markesan School District?
Markesan School District manages 4 public schools serving 757 students.
What is the rank of Markesan School District?
Markesan School District is ranked #204 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Markesan School District?
84% of Markesan School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Markesan School District?
Markesan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Markesan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,937 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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