Argyle Middle

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Argyle Middle ranks 416 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Argyle Middle is a public middle school located in Argyle, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 65 students. The school is part of the Argyle School District, which is ranked 261 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Argyle Middle faces several key challenges, including declining statewide rankings, underperforming test scores, and a high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students. The school's proficiency rates on the Forward Exam are consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 36.36% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.1%. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Mineral Point Middle and Belleville Middle, Argyle Middle generally underperforms in terms of statewide rankings, test scores, and socioeconomic factors.

Despite these challenges, Argyle Middle has maintained a consistent zero dropout rate for the past five school years, which is a positive indicator of student retention and engagement. However, the school's fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.0% in 2019-2020 to 18.5% in 2020-2021, suggest potential challenges in maintaining consistent student attendance. The low enrollment and high percentage of low-income students at Argyle Middle may also contribute to funding and resource challenges, which could impact the school's ability to provide comprehensive educational programs and support services.

Detail:

Public 6-8

14665 State Road 78
Argyle, WI 53504

(608) 543-3318

District: Argyle School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
416^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,367

Students who attend Argyle Middle usually attend:

High:

Argyle High

Feeder schools for Argyle Middle:

Elementary:

Argyle Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 65

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Argyle Middle ranks worse than 64.9% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.9. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Argyle Middle is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Argyle Middle employs 5.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Argyle Middle is $14,367.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Argyle Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Argyle Middle 416^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Argyle Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Argyle School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Argyle School District 261^st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Argyle Middle

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Rank History for all students at Argyle Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	42.24	376^th	579	35.1%
2019	38.43	410^th	594	31.0%
2021	31.89	459^th	613	25.1%
2022	38.37	409^th	617	33.7%
2023	60.27	232^nd	640	63.8%
2024	41.90	416^th	641	35.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Argyle Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	46.42	264^th	489	46.0%
2019	41.55	304^th	487	37.6%
2021	31.63	383^rd	499	23.2%
2022	32.84	372^nd	522	28.7%
2023	47.20	272^nd	525	48.2%
2024	35.26	360^th	520	30.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Argyle Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	39.36	392^nd	551	28.9%
2019	27.88	446^th	557	19.9%
2021	37.24	404^th	574	29.6%
2022	29.76	440^th	576	23.6%
2023	60.21	206^th	579	64.4%
2024	35.75	415^th	580	28.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Argyle Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	46.05	324^th	551	41.2%
2019	52.04	280^th	557	49.7%
2021	30.76	430^th	572	24.8%
2022	55.97	249^th	577	56.8%
2023	60.75	213^th	591	64.0%
2024	46.23	357^th	585	39.0%

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Rank History for White students at Argyle Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	14.82	354^th	382	7.3%
2021	7.49	383^rd	393	2.5%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Argyle Middle

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Year	White	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	62	3	0	0	65
2019	52	2	0	1	55
2020	52	0	1	0	53
2021	64	1	1	0	66
2022	58	2	1	1	62
2023	62	2	0	1	65

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Argyle Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	65	5.7	11.2	33.8
2019	55	5.6	9.6	47.3
2020	53	6.2	8.4	41.5
2021	66	6.2	10.4	40.9
2022	62	6.2	9.8	32.3
2023	65	5.9	10.9	38.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Argyle Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	65	5.7	11.2	33.8
2019	55	5.6	9.6	47.3
2020	53	6.2	8.4	41.5
2021	66	6.2	10.4	40.9
2022	62	6.2	9.8	32.3
2023	65	5.9	10.9	38.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Argyle Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$425 (3.5%)	$11,877 (96.5%)	$12,302
2020	$282 (2.2%)	$12,599 (97.8%)	$12,881
2021	$535 (3.7%)	$13,832 (96.3%)	$14,367

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Argyle Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 410^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 232^nd of 640 Middle schools	32.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Argyle Middle)	38.9	36.8	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Argyle School District)	38.9	36.8	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Argyle Middle)	27.8	42.1	14.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Argyle School District)	27.8	42.1	14.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Argyle Middle)	41.2	26.3	14.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Argyle School District)	41.2	26.3	14.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Argyle Middle)	17.7	26.3	8.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Argyle School District)	17.7	26.3	8.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Argyle Middle)	52.6	48	4.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Argyle School District)	52.6	48	4.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Argyle Middle)	15.8	44	28.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Argyle School District)	15.8	44	28.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Argyle Middle)	52.6	76	23.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Argyle School District)	52.6	76	23.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Argyle Middle)	42.1	60	17.9%
8th Grade Science (Argyle School District)	42.1	60	17.9%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	55	65	18.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	52	62	19.2%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.3%	38.5%	8.8%

Schools Near Argyle Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Argyle Middle	Public	6-8	14665 State Road 78	Argyle	53504	Lafayette County	Argyle School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 543-3318	65	6	10.9	38.5%	62 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	41.9	416^th of 641 public middle schools	35.1%		60.3	232^nd of 640 public middle schools	63.8%	184	36.4	22.2	21.1	68.2	66.7	68.4	42.1	47.4	$14,367	$535	$13,832
Black Hawk Middle	Public	6-8	202 E Center St	South Wayne	53587	Lafayette County	Black Hawk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 439-5371	85	6	13.1	50.6%	84 (98.8%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.3	409^th of 641 public middle schools	36.2%		39.2	414^th of 640 public middle schools	35.3%	5	37.5	19.1	25.0	62.5	57.1	55.0	55.0	65.0	$14,981	$942	$14,040
New Glarus Middle	Public	6-8	1619 2nd St	New Glarus	53574	Green County	New Glarus School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 527-2410	219	17	12.6	21.0%	195 (89.0%)	3 (1.4%)	8 (3.7%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.1%)	81.8	73^rd of 641 public middle schools	88.6%		87.9	43^rd of 640 public middle schools	93.3%	30	81.3	79.7	64.5	78.1	77.0	80.0	73.7	50.7	$10,380	$218	$10,162
Monroe Middle	Public	6-8	1510 13th St	Monroe	53566	Green County	Monroe School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 328-7120	464	39	12.0	42.7%	373 (80.4%)	4 (0.9%)	68 (14.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	61.9	250^th of 641 public middle schools	61.0%		56.7	261^st of 640 public middle schools	59.2%	11	58.2	45.7	59.6	51.4	49.7	67.3	77.8	55.6	$13,896	$1,296	$12,602
Monticello Middle	Public	6-8	334 S Main St	Monticello	53570	Green County	Monticello School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 938-4194	68	6	10.7	35.3%	63 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.4%)	49.9	361^st of 641 public middle schools	43.7%		65.5	189^th of 640 public middle schools	70.5%	172	79.0	71.4	35.7	47.4	66.7	50.0	35.7	46.4	$17,417	$895	$16,522
Belleville Middle	Public	7-8	625 W Church St	Belleville	53508	Dane County	Belleville School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 835-6120	134	11	11.7	18.7%	115 (85.8%)	3 (2.2%)	7 (5.2%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.2%)	75.7	116^th of 641 public middle schools	81.9%		79.3	89^th of 640 public middle schools	86.1%	27		70.0	62.9		76.7	69.4	62.9	61.3	$11,896	$68	$11,829
Mineral Point Middle	Public	6-8	705 Ross St	Mineral Point	53565	Iowa County	Mineral Point Unified School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 987-0720	178	13	14.0	30.3%	163 (91.6%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	70.2	174^th of 641 public middle schools	72.9%		75	119^th of 640 public middle schools	81.4%	55	58.3	57.8	67.2	65.0	66.7	72.1	73.8	47.5	$11,162	$336	$10,826

Frequently Asked Questions about Argyle Middle

What district is Argyle Middle in?

Argyle School District

What high school do graduates of Argyle Middle attend?

Students who attend Argyle Middle usually go on to attend Argyle High

Is Argyle Middle a good school?

Argyle Middle ranks 416^th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Argyle Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 65 students attended Argyle Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Argyle Middle?

Students at Argyle Middle are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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