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Bayfield Middle

Summary:

Bayfield Middle School is a public middle school in Bayfield, Wisconsin, serving 92 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bayfield School District, which is ranked 414 out of 428 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bayfield Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin middle schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's performance has varied across different student subgroups, with male and Native American students performing better than female, special education, and low-income students. Proficiency rates on the Forward Exam are consistently lower than state averages, and the school's academic performance has declined in recent years. Bayfield Middle also experiences high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching over 50% in the most recent year, though it has maintained relatively low dropout rates.

Compared to nearby Ashland Middle and Washburn Middle schools, Bayfield Middle spends significantly more per student but has a lower student-teacher ratio. This raises questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the school's resource allocation, as its academic performance lags behind these other schools. While Bayfield Middle has shown relative strengths in supporting its Native American student population, the school faces significant challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors that impact student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 300 N 4th St
       Bayfield, WI  54814

(715) 779-3201

District: Bayfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
505th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,060 Help


Students who attend Bayfield Middle usually attend:

High:    Bayfield High

Feeder schools for Bayfield Middle:

Elementary:    Bayfield Elementary
    La Pointe Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  93

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
76.3%
White:
15.1%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bayfield Middle ranks worse than 78.8% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.94. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (76.3%), White (15.1%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bayfield Middle is 8.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bayfield Middle is $25,060.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bayfield Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bayfield Middle 505th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Bayfield Middle in the ranking list.)

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Bayfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bayfield School District 414th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bayfield Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bayfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.75 207th 324 36.1%
2005 47.45 234th 332 29.5%
2006 37.44 301st 382 21.2%
2008 46.13 373rd 519 28.1%
2009 52.64 326th 521 37.4%
2010 19.27 480th 539 10.9%
2011 33.65 457th 549 16.8%
2012 17.60 508th 559 9.1%
2013 19.96 491st 569 13.7%
2014 16.13 511th 585 12.6%
2015 20.00 521st 612 14.9%
2016 14.58 534th 609 12.3%
2017 11.65 551st 612 10.0%
2018 4.58 542nd 579 6.4%
2019 6.27 555th 594 6.6%
2021 18.75 527th 613 14.0%
2022 20.24 523rd 617 15.2%
2023 16.56 556th 640 13.1%
2024 27.94 505th 641 21.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bayfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.42 243rd 417 41.7%
2021 18.29 432nd 437 1.1%
2023 35.14 300th 439 31.7%
2024 46.38 199th 425 53.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bayfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.93 459th 489 6.1%
2019 8.97 472nd 487 3.1%
2021 23.33 432nd 499 13.4%
2022 29.75 405th 522 22.4%
2023 17.87 466th 525 11.2%
2024 49.98 248th 520 52.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bayfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.73 515th 551 6.5%
2019 9.36 512th 557 8.1%
2021 29.33 460th 574 19.9%
2022 22.23 481st 576 16.5%
2023 12.28 524th 579 9.5%
2024 13.85 512th 580 11.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Bayfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.31 517th 551 6.2%
2019 5.99 525th 557 5.7%
2021 13.79 507th 572 11.4%
2022 21.02 484th 577 16.1%
2023 26.79 457th 591 22.7%
2024 43.77 370th 585 36.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Bayfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.85 13th 17 23.5%
2023 44.56 10th 15 33.3%
2024 70.28 4th 15 73.3%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Bayfield Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 52 0 0 0 100 n/a n/a 0 152
1994 55 0 0 0 92 n/a n/a 0 147
1995 69 0 0 1 106 n/a n/a 0 176
1996 69 0 0 1 106 n/a n/a 0 176
1997 49 0 0 0 87 n/a n/a 0 136
1998 47 0 0 0 88 n/a n/a 0 135
1999 44 0 0 0 93 n/a n/a 0 137
2000 50 0 0 0 83 n/a n/a 0 133
2001 46 0 0 0 81 n/a n/a 0 127
2002 34 0 0 0 79 n/a n/a 0 113
2003 34 0 0 0 79 n/a n/a 0 113
2004 31 0 0 0 80 n/a n/a 0 111
2005 25 0 0 0 89 n/a n/a 0 114
2006 28 0 0 1 79 n/a n/a 0 108
2007 29 0 0 1 75 n/a n/a 0 105
2008 22 0 0 2 72 n/a n/a 0 96
2009 17 0 0 0 68 n/a n/a 0 85
2010 12 0 0 1 69 n/a n/a 0 82
2011 12 0 0 2 69 0 0 0 83
2012 20 1 0 2 78 0 0 0 101
2013 21 1 0 3 71 1 0 0 97
2014 21 1 1 3 73 1 0 0 100
2015 20 1 1 2 61 1 1 0 87
2016 22 1 1 2 55 0 3 0 84
2017 13 3 0 1 60 0 0 0 77
2018 13 1 0 1 60 0 0 0 75
2019 11 1 0 5 53 0 2 0 72
2020 9 0 0 4 61 0 6 0 80
2021 14 0 0 5 59 0 5 0 83
2022 10 0 0 5 64 0 4 0 83
2023 18 0 1 6 64 0 3 0 92
2024 14 0 1 6 71 0 1 0 93

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 Bayfield Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 152 10.1 15.0 41.4
1994 147 n/a n/a 44.2
1995 176 7.6 23.2 48.9
1996 176 7.6 23.2 48.9
1997 136 6.1 22.3 49.3
1998 135 7.5 18.0 53.3
1999 137 5.0 27.4 69.3
2000 133 4.7 28.3 60.9
2001 127 4.7 27.0 62.2
2002 113 5.2 21.7 60.2
2003 113 5.2 21.7 60.2
2004 111 8.2 13.5 59.5
2005 114 8.2 13.9 n/a
2006 108 8.9 12.1 n/a
2007 105 7.6 13.8 65.7
2008 96 7.7 12.5 66.7
2009 85 8.2 10.4 71.8
2010 82 10.3 7.9 79.3
2011 83 8.0 10.3 78.3
2012 101 9.6 10.5 59.4
2013 97 9.3 10.4 74.2
2014 100 9.7 10.3 75
2015 87 n/a n/a 71.3
2016 84 10.0 8.4 60.7
2017 77 10.4 7.3 66.2
2018 75 9.8 7.6 53.3
2019 72 8.4 8.5 70.8
2020 80 8.6 9.2 72.5
2021 83 10.0 8.2 72.3
2022 83 12.9 6.4 67.5
2023 92 10.9 8.3 68.5
2024 93 10.9 8.4 78.5

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 Bayfield Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 152 10.1 15.0 41.4
1994 147 n/a n/a 44.2
1995 176 7.6 23.2 48.9
1996 176 7.6 23.2 48.9
1997 136 6.1 22.3 49.3
1998 135 7.5 18.0 53.3
1999 137 5.0 27.4 69.3
2000 133 4.7 28.3 60.9
2001 127 4.7 27.0 62.2
2002 113 5.2 21.7 60.2
2003 113 5.2 21.7 60.2
2004 111 8.2 13.5 59.5
2005 114 8.2 13.9 n/a
2006 108 8.9 12.1 n/a
2007 105 7.6 13.8 65.7
2008 96 7.7 12.5 66.7
2009 85 8.2 10.4 71.8
2010 82 10.3 7.9 79.3
2011 83 8.0 10.3 78.3
2012 101 9.6 10.5 59.4
2013 97 9.3 10.4 74.2
2014 100 9.7 10.3 75
2015 87 n/a n/a 71.3
2016 84 10.0 8.4 60.7
2017 77 10.4 7.3 66.2
2018 75 9.8 7.6 53.3
2019 72 8.4 8.5 70.8
2020 80 8.6 9.2 72.5
2021 83 10.0 8.2 72.3
2022 83 12.9 6.4 67.5
2023 92 10.9 8.3 68.5
2024 93 10.9 8.4 78.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bayfield Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,310 (5.0%) $24,995 (95.0%) $26,306
2020 $1,068 (4.7%) $21,501 (95.3%) $22,570
2021 $1,837 (7.3%) $23,223 (92.7%) $25,060

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bayfield Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 555th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 556th of 640 Middle schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bayfield Middle)22.218.5
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bayfield School District)24.118.5
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bayfield Middle)014.3
 14.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bayfield School District)3.514.3
 10.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bayfield Middle)11.123.3
 12.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bayfield School District)11.123.3
 12.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bayfield Middle)5.619.4
 13.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bayfield School District)5.619.4
 13.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bayfield Middle)4.610
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bayfield School District)4.610
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bayfield Middle)8.70
 8.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bayfield School District)8.70
 8.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bayfield Middle)21.742.9
 21.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Bayfield School District)21.742.9
 21.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Bayfield Middle)21.731.8
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (Bayfield School District)21.731.8
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7292
 27.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian5364
 20.8%
Asian01
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White1118
 63.6%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.8%68.5%
 2.4%

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 93 students attended Bayfield Middle.

Bayfield Middle ranks in the bottom 21.2% of Wisconsin middle schools.

Students at Bayfield Middle are 76% American Indian, 15% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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