Patrick Marsh Middle

www.sunprairieschools.org

581 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Patrick Marsh Middle School, located in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, is a key component of the Sun Prairie Area School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the early adolescent years. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to prepare students for high school success while encouraging them to become responsible, engaged citizens.

The school’s curriculum is designed to support diverse learning styles through a variety of core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities. By leveraging the resources of the Sun Prairie Area School District, Patrick Marsh Middle School focuses on integrating technology and collaborative learning practices into the classroom. Through its commitment to a supportive school culture, the staff works closely with families and the local community to ensure that every student has access to the guidance and tools necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

581

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patrick Marsh Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	67
Black	41
Asian	56
Two or More	56
American Indian	1

White
359 (61.9%)
Hispanic
67 (11.6%)
Asian
56 (9.7%)
Two or More
56 (9.7%)
Black
41 (7.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sun Prairie Area School District
Phone:	(608)834-7600
Website:	http://www.sunprairieschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 200

Grade 7 188

Grade 8 193