EDUCATION PROFICIENCY |
Indicator 11 |
Successful academic experiences lead to greater post-secondary opportunities for students. Results on statewide assessments indicate that a majority of Marathon County students meet or exceed the state English Language Assessment (ELA) average. ACT scores are one indicator that students are prepared to successfully pursue post-secondary education routes. The average ACT score in Marathon County mirrors the Wisconsin state average.
The school district data is based on the 10 public school districts (Abbotsford, Athens, Colby, D.C. Everest, Edgar, Marathon, Mosinee, Spencer, Stratford, Wausau) that serve the majority of Marathon County students.
ACT Average Score for Wisconsin
19.7
ACT Average Score for Marathon County
19.9
| School District | Average score |
|---|---|
| Abbotsford School District | 17.1 |
| Colby School District | 18.2 |
| Edgar School District | 18.2 |
| Spencer School District | 18.2 |
| Athens School District | 18.9 |
| Wausau School District | 19.3 |
| D.C. Everest School District | 19.5 |
| Stratford School District | 19.6 |
| Marathon School District | 20.4 |
| Mosinee School District | 20.5 |
Wisconsin Forward Exam State Average
42.2%
Marathon County Forward Exam Average
43.9%
During the 2015-16 school year, Wisconsin rolled out a new assessment called the Wisconsin Forward Exam. The Exam is designed to gauge how well students are doing in relation to the Wisconsin Academic Standards. These standards outline what students should know and be able to do in order to be college and career ready.
The Forward Exam is administered online in the spring of each school year at:
- grades 3-8 in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics,
- grades 4 and 8 in Science and,
- grades 4, 8, and 10 in Social Studies.