Edgar Middle vs Marathon Venture Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgar Middle
Edgar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
120 students
Marathon Venture Academy
Marathon · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
173 students
| Measure | Edgar Middle Edgar, Wisconsin | Marathon Venture Academy Marathon, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 359 | #182 of 359 |
| National rank | #5947 of 15,369 | #6787 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 120 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 26.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Edgar | Marathon |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgar Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 54.0).
- •Edgar Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Marathon Venture Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 32.5%).
- •Edgar Middle does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.7).
- •Marathon Venture Academy is the larger school with 173 students compared with 120.
- •Edgar Middle is a public school while Marathon Venture Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edgar Middle better than Marathon Venture Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Edgar Middle ranks higher (57.8 vs 54.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edgar Middle and Marathon Venture Academy?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Edgar and Marathon in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgar Middle: 120. Marathon Venture Academy: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgar Middle and Marathon Venture Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Edgar Middle is 159th of 359 and Marathon Venture Academy is 182nd of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).