Is Crandon Middle a good school?

Crandon Middle ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Wisconsin middle schools.

How many students attend Crandon Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 187 students attended Crandon Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Crandon Middle?

Students at Crandon Middle are 56% White, 25% American Indian, 15% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Crandon Middle attend?

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

Crandon Middle

Summary:

Crandon Middle is a public middle school in Crandon, Wisconsin, serving 187 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Crandon School District, which is ranked 389 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Crandon Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin middle schools, with a current ranking of 517 out of 641 and a 1-star rating.

Crandon Middle's academic performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 33.33% for 8th grade to 44.68% for 6th grade, compared to the state averages of 50.36% to 54.1%. The school's performance in Mathematics is even more concerning, with proficiency rates ranging from 25% for 8th grade to 38.89% for 7th grade, compared to the state averages of 53.29% to 53.55%. Crandon Middle's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 15 Wisconsin middle schools for Native American students and in the bottom 25% for White students and students with special needs.

In comparison, the nearby Three Lakes Junior High and Elcho Middle demonstrate significantly stronger academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates. For example, Three Lakes Junior High's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are 10-20 percentage points higher than Crandon Middle's, and their chronic absenteeism rate is nearly half of Crandon Middle's. Despite Crandon Middle's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $14,024 to $14,983 over the past three years, the school's performance has been on a concerning downward trend, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review and intervention plan.

Detail:

Public 6-8

9750 US Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520-8924

(715) 478-6124

District: Crandon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
517^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,787

Students who attend Crandon Middle usually attend:

High:

Crandon High

Feeder schools for Crandon Middle:

Elementary:

Crandon Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 187

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.1%

American Indian:

25.1%

Two or more races:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crandon Middle ranks worse than 80.7% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.08. (See more...)

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

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Crandon Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.1%), American Indian (25.1%), two or more races (15%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crandon Middle is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Crandon Middle employs 13.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crandon Middle is $14,787.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crandon Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Crandon Middle 517^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Crandon Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Native American students:

White students:

Crandon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Crandon School District 389^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crandon Middle

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Rank History for all students at Crandon Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	33.28	272^nd	324	16.0%
2005	44.39	243^rd	332	26.8%
2006	26.44	319^th	382	16.5%
2007	17.07	320^th	366	12.6%
2009	17.17	466^th	521	10.6%
2010	22.14	475^th	539	11.9%
2011	49.26	375^th	549	31.7%
2012	65.65	189^th	559	66.2%
2013	58.31	252^nd	569	55.7%
2014	35.99	454^th	585	22.4%
2015	48.15	379^th	612	38.1%
2016	28.97	476^th	609	21.8%
2017	32.48	456^th	612	25.5%
2018	39.76	394^th	579	32.0%
2019	55.00	284^th	594	52.2%
2021	42.24	389^th	613	36.5%
2022	20.53	518^th	617	16.0%
2023	19.26	540^th	640	15.6%
2024	26.08	517^th	641	19.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Crandon Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	18.93	121^st	131	7.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Crandon Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	24.94	342^nd	417	18.0%
2019	32.07	306^th	414	26.1%
2021	37.76	289^th	437	33.9%
2022	36.02	277^th	421	34.2%
2023	32.88	317^th	439	27.8%
2024	22.94	361^st	425	15.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Crandon Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	57.37	169^th	489	65.4%
2019	81.21	29^th	487	94.0%
2021	36.45	351^st	499	29.7%
2022	19.43	464^th	522	11.1%
2023	15.75	476^th	525	9.3%
2024	25.03	433^rd	520	16.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Crandon Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	42.72	366^th	551	33.6%
2019	50.90	302^nd	557	45.8%
2021	41.33	379^th	574	34.0%
2022	22.12	483^rd	576	16.1%
2023	15.35	508^th	579	12.3%
2024	32.87	433^rd	580	25.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Crandon Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	36.77	391^st	551	29.0%
2019	59.10	222^nd	557	60.1%
2021	45.66	324^th	572	43.4%
2022	21.92	479^th	577	17.0%
2023	25.34	468^th	591	20.8%
2024	23.73	480^th	585	17.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at Crandon Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	58.09	7^th	17	58.8%
2022	40.35	10^th	14	28.6%
2023	32.65	12^th	15	20.0%
2024	40.81	11^th	15	26.7%

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Rank History for White students at Crandon Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	46.14	206^th	375	45.1%
2019	50.79	190^th	382	50.3%
2021	40.39	248^th	393	36.9%
2022	20.28	343^rd	397	13.6%
2023	12.89	383^rd	412	7.0%
2024	15.63	365^th	407	10.3%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	99	0	0	2	31	n/a	n/a	132
1991	110	0	0	2	29	n/a	n/a	141
1992	176	0	0	0	37	n/a	n/a	213
1993	190	0	0	0	39	n/a	n/a	229
1994	195	0	0	0	48	n/a	n/a	243
1995	206	1	0	0	43	n/a	n/a	250
1996	206	1	0	0	43	n/a	n/a	250
1997	226	0	47	0	0	n/a	n/a	273
1998	201	0	0	1	59	n/a	n/a	261
1999	201	0	0	1	63	n/a	n/a	265
2000	186	0	1	1	77	n/a	n/a	265
2001	185	0	1	1	74	n/a	n/a	261
2002	154	0	0	0	82	n/a	n/a	236
2003	154	0	0	0	82	n/a	n/a	236
2004	179	0	0	1	81	n/a	n/a	261
2005	171	0	0	1	75	n/a	n/a	247
2006	163	0	0	2	74	n/a	n/a	239
2007	134	1	0	3	72	n/a	n/a	210
2008	135	1	0	1	67	n/a	n/a	204
2009	129	0	0	0	64	n/a	n/a	193
2010	124	0	2	2	66	n/a	n/a	194
2011	124	0	2	3	51	1	4	185
2012	138	1	2	3	43	3	6	196
2013	130	2	0	3	51	2	6	194
2014	128	3	0	6	60	1	7	205
2015	124	2	0	7	68	1	4	206
2016	120	0	0	9	60	2	6	197
2017	114	0	0	9	63	1	8	195
2018	109	0	0	8	56	0	13	186
2019	112	0	0	6	45	0	15	178
2020	104	0	0	9	53	0	15	181
2021	105	0	0	11	53	0	15	184
2022	92	0	0	8	67	0	20	187
2023	105	0	2	5	47	0	28	187

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 Crandon Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	132	6.0	22.0	64.4
1991	141	4.9	28.7	42.6
1992	213	12.0	17.7	46.9
1993	229	9.7	23.6	44.1
1994	243	9.7	25.1	42
1995	250	11.7	21.4	32
1996	250	11.7	21.4	32
1997	273	11.7	23.3	33
1998	261	10.7	24.4	30.3
1999	265	11.7	22.6	42.6
2000	265	12.7	20.9	44.2
2001	261	10.7	24.4	43.3
2002	236	10.7	22.1	42.8
2003	236	10.7	22.1	42.8
2004	261	14.2	18.4	41.4
2005	247	15.6	15.8	n/a
2006	239	14.5	16.5	n/a
2007	210	13.7	15.3	33.8
2008	204	14.2	14.4	31.4
2009	193	14.2	13.6	29.5
2010	194	13.1	14.7	25.3
2011	185	14.4	12.8	40
2012	196	12.5	15.5	58.7
2013	194	11.7	16.5	47.4
2014	205	11.2	18.3	47.3
2015	206	n/a	n/a	49
2016	197	10.0	19.7	48.2
2017	195	10.7	18.0	44.1
2018	186	9.1	20.2	47.3
2019	178	13.8	12.8	25.3
2020	181	15.0	12.0	13.3
2021	184	14.3	12.8	11.4
2022	187	14.1	13.1	38.5
2023	187	13.7	13.6	40.6

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 Crandon Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	132	6.0	22.0	64.4
1991	141	4.9	28.7	42.6
1992	213	12.0	17.7	46.9
1993	229	9.7	23.6	44.1
1994	243	9.7	25.1	42
1995	250	11.7	21.4	32
1996	250	11.7	21.4	32
1997	273	11.7	23.3	33
1998	261	10.7	24.4	30.3
1999	265	11.7	22.6	42.6
2000	265	12.7	20.9	44.2
2001	261	10.7	24.4	43.3
2002	236	10.7	22.1	42.8
2003	236	10.7	22.1	42.8
2004	261	14.2	18.4	41.4
2005	247	15.6	15.8	n/a
2006	239	14.5	16.5	n/a
2007	210	13.7	15.3	33.8
2008	204	14.2	14.4	31.4
2009	193	14.2	13.6	29.5
2010	194	13.1	14.7	25.3
2011	185	14.4	12.8	40
2012	196	12.5	15.5	58.7
2013	194	11.7	16.5	47.4
2014	205	11.2	18.3	47.3
2015	206	n/a	n/a	49
2016	197	10.0	19.7	48.2
2017	195	10.7	18.0	44.1
2018	186	9.1	20.2	47.3
2019	178	13.8	12.8	25.3
2020	181	15.0	12.0	13.3
2021	184	14.3	12.8	11.4
2022	187	14.1	13.1	38.5
2023	187	13.7	13.6	40.6

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 Crandon Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$315 (2.1%)	$14,667 (97.9%)	$14,983
2020	$226 (1.6%)	$13,797 (98.4%)	$14,024
2021	$520 (3.5%)	$14,268 (96.5%)	$14,787

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crandon 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 284^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 540^th of 640 Middle schools	36.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Crandon Middle)	45.8	24.1	21.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Crandon School District)	45.8	24.1	21.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Crandon Middle)	52.1	27.6	24.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Crandon School District)	52.1	27.6	24.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Crandon Middle)	51.6	18	33.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Crandon School District)	51.6	18	33.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Crandon Middle)	43.8	16	27.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Crandon School District)	43.8	16	27.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Crandon Middle)	34.7	18.6	16.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Crandon School District)	34.7	18.6	16.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Crandon Middle)	24.5	13.6	10.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Crandon School District)	24.5	13.6	10.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Crandon Middle)	57.1	32.2	24.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Crandon School District)	57.1	32.2	24.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Crandon Middle)	49	32.2	16.8%
8th Grade Science (Crandon School District)	49	32.2	16.8%
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	178	187	5.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	45	47	4.4%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	6	5	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	112	105	6.3%
Two or More Races	15	28	86.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.3%	40.6%	15.4%

Schools Near Crandon 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
Crandon Middle	Public	6-8	9750 US Highway 8 W	Crandon	54520	Forest County	Crandon School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 478-6124	187	14	13.6	40.6%	105 (56.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	2 (1.1%)	47 (25.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (15.0%)	26.1	517^th of 641 public middle schools	19.3%		19.3	540^th of 640 public middle schools	15.6%	23	44.7	42.6	33.3	31.3	38.9	25.0	37.5	43.5	$14,787	$520	$14,268
Elcho Middle	Public	6-8	N11268 Antigo St	Elcho	54428	Langlade County	Elcho School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 275-3707	58	5	12.1	48.3%	55 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	54.1	318^th of 641 public middle schools	50.4%		39.6	410^th of 640 public middle schools	35.9%	92	43.8	77.8	58.8	31.3	50.0	56.3	64.7	47.1	$18,236	$843	$17,392
Three Lakes Junior High	Public	7-8	6930 W School St	Three Lakes	54562	Oneida County	Three Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 546-3321	80	8	10.4	41.3%	75 (93.8%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.5%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.5	107^th of 641 public middle schools	83.3%		78.7	93^rd of 640 public middle schools	85.5%	14		62.9	64.1		68.6	71.8	79.5	59.0	$17,590	$704	$16,885

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