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Patrick Marsh Middle School

Public | 6-7 | 507 students

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Posted October 8, 2008

i'm a student at patrick marsh middle skool...i just moved from a different town...i am so glad i moved because...it was smaller there and less to do..i now can do drama,discovery,homework,pear mentors,[those are all clubs] and alot more but i can't remember all of them...but if u had to pick a middle school in sun prarie u should definitly pick this one...my mom even says it's the best!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 30, 2007

The team of teachers at Patrick Marsh make it a wonderful place to learn.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted July 5, 2007

Overall, a very average to above-average Wisconsin public middle school. 'Core' curriculum teachers are excellent for the most part, with some outstanding long-term educators, however a few of the elective teachers leave much to be desired. Like all SPASD schools, there is a distinct lack of Gifted and Talented programming and funding. While the assistant principal is very P.R. oriented, and well known, my experiences with the principal left me with a mixed opinion of the administration. Very strong acedemic programs and athletic programs, and a diverse student body complement the school, and for the most part, administrators hire quality staff. Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with the education I recieved at PMMS.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 27, 2006

I love everything about this school. All of the teachers that work there are very kind and generous and I didn't wanna leave this school I wanted to stay at Patirck Marsh for the rest of my school life. I love all of the teachers there and cant wait to go back and see them.
—Submitted by a former student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students84%
Female88%
Male79%
Black, not of Hispanic origin57%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin91%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled91%
English learners51%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Reading

All Students85%
Female88%
Male79%
Black, not of Hispanic origin60%
Asian/Pacific Islander76%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled90%
English learners63%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Black, not of Hispanic origin50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin94%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled96%
English learners91%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Reading

All Students90%
Female95%
Male86%
Black, not of Hispanic origin69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin94%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled97%
English learners73%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White, not Hispanic 72% 74%
Black, not Hispanic 9% 10%
Hispanic 7% 10%
Multiracial 7% 2%
Asian 6% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 5%N/A6%
Disabled students 9%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1351 Columbus St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
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Phone: (608) 834-7600

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