Markesan School District

The Markesan School District in Wisconsin consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools (Markesan Primary and Markesan Intermediate), 1 middle school (Markesan Middle), and 1 high school (Markesan High). The district serves a community with a mix of economic backgrounds, as evidenced by the relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across the schools.

Markesan High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 175 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and maintaining a 91.0% four-year graduation rate. The school also outperforms the state average in several subject areas on standardized tests. In contrast, Markesan Intermediate School has struggled to match the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, suggesting a need to focus on improving elementary-level instruction and support.

Overall, the Markesan School District appears to be a relatively stable and consistent system, with some standout performance at the high school level. However, the district faces challenges in addressing equity and access issues, as well as opportunities to improve academic outcomes, particularly at the elementary school level.