McMillan’s public schools outscore 68% of Wisconsin districts
In McMillan, 49% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Wisconsin average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving McMillan, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wisconsin, not nationally.
From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
McMillan’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 771 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of McMillan’s, its schools beat 63%, lower than their 68% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 49% and math 46% in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,984 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Marshfield Middle, then Marshfield High. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind McMillan’s grade
B+: better than 68% of Wisconsin school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wisconsin average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve McMillan, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in McMillan
Marshfield Middle
Grades 7–8 · 537 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Marshfield
8th grade in McMillan
Marshfield Middle
Grades 7–8 · 537 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Marshfield
9th grade in McMillan
Marshfield High
Grades 9–12 · 1,181 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Marshfield
10th grade in McMillan
Marshfield High
Grades 9–12 · 1,181 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Marshfield
McMillan’s public schools are run by Marshfield School District, which also serves Cameron, Day, Fremont and Hewitt and others. Parts of McMillan (20% and 9% of its land) are served by Stratford and Spencer instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
McMillan vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share McMillan’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| McMillan | B+ | Marshfield |
| Marshfield | B+ | Marshfield |
| Day | B+ | Stratford PK–12 · Marshfield PK–12 · Auburndale PK–12 |
| Spencer | — | Spencer |
| Eau Pleine | — | Stratford |
| Marshfield (town) | — | Marshfield |
3 of the 5 neighbors share Marshfield with McMillan, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in McMillan
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about McMillan’s schools
Are McMillan’s schools good?
By Wisconsin’s own tests, yes: the public schools McMillan children attend outscore 68% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 63%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is McMillan in?
Marshfield School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,553 students in 8 schools (2024–25). Small parts of McMillan are served by Stratford and Spencer.
Where do McMillan kids go to high school?
Marshfield High in Marshfield, with 1,181 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is McMillan’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Marshfield School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does McMillan spend per student?
$13,984 in Marshfield School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What McMillan families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.