Is Cumberland Middle a good school?

Cumberland Middle ranks 315 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cumberland Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 276 students attended Cumberland Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Cumberland Middle?

Students at Cumberland Middle are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Cumberland Middle attend?

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

Cumberland Middle

Summary:

Cumberland Middle is a public middle school located in Cumberland, Wisconsin, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 276 students. The school is part of the Cumberland School District, which is ranked 277 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Cumberland Middle has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 215 out of 612 Wisconsin middle schools in 2016-2017 to 411 out of 613 in 2020-2021. The school's performance on the Forward Exam has been mixed, with some grades and subjects performing better than others. For example, in 2023-2024, 8th-grade students performed well in English Language Arts (58.06% proficient or better) and Science (62.9% proficient or better), but struggled in Mathematics (59.68% proficient or better). Compared to the state and district averages, Cumberland Middle's performance is generally below average, with some exceptions, such as in 8th-grade English Language Arts and Science, where the school's scores exceeded the state averages.

Among the nearby schools, Cameron Middle stands out as the highest-performing, with a 4-star rating and a ranking of 135th out of 641 Wisconsin middle schools in 2023-2024. Cameron Middle outperformed Cumberland Middle across various academic measures, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies. In contrast, Clayton Middle has consistently been one of the lowest-performing schools in the area, with 1-star ratings and rankings in the bottom half of Wisconsin middle schools.

Detail:

Public 5-8

980 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829

(715) 822-5122

District: Cumberland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
315^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,000

Students who attend Cumberland Middle usually attend:

High:

Cumberland High

Feeder schools for Cumberland Middle:

Elementary:

Cumberland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 276

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Hispanic:

10.5%

American Indian:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cumberland Middle ranks better than 50.9% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.25. (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 Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), Hispanic (10.5%), American Indian (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cumberland Middle is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Cumberland Middle employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cumberland Middle is $13,000.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cumberland Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland Middle 315^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Cumberland Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Cumberland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland School District 277^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cumberland Middle

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Rank History for all students at Cumberland Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	52.86	216^th	332	34.9%
2006	62.09	184^th	382	51.8%
2007	53.80	239^th	366	34.7%
2008	59.55	248^th	519	52.2%
2009	57.24	276^th	521	47.0%
2010	42.67	413^th	539	23.4%
2011	44.53	419^th	549	23.7%
2012	38.72	455^th	559	18.6%
2013	43.63	391^st	569	31.3%
2014	53.34	317^th	585	45.8%
2015	55.64	300^th	612	51.0%
2016	39.06	413^th	609	32.2%
2017	60.80	215^th	612	64.9%
2018	55.23	272^nd	579	53.0%
2019	50.96	322^nd	594	45.8%
2021	39.38	411^th	613	33.0%
2022	51.20	317^th	617	48.6%
2023	44.88	375^th	640	41.4%
2024	54.25	315^th	641	50.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cumberland Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	52.77	54^th	158	65.8%
2024	72.97	25^th	173	85.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cumberland Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	46.57	199^th	417	52.3%
2019	28.87	319^th	414	22.9%
2021	44.54	229^th	437	47.6%
2022	55.60	147^th	421	65.1%
2023	49.51	182^nd	439	58.5%
2024	63.25	111^th	425	73.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cumberland Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	55.37	182^nd	489	62.8%
2019	53.99	193^rd	487	60.4%
2021	38.60	328^th	499	34.3%
2022	66.44	113^th	522	78.4%
2023	56.36	191^st	525	63.6%
2024	55.77	211^th	520	59.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Cumberland Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	70.11	129^th	551	76.6%
2019	43.89	362^nd	557	35.0%
2021	40.05	387^th	574	32.6%
2022	41.92	368^th	576	36.1%
2023	33.72	415^th	579	28.3%
2024	43.63	365^th	580	37.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Cumberland Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	42.34	352^nd	551	36.1%
2019	57.59	238^th	557	57.3%
2021	41.38	361^st	572	36.9%
2022	60.36	205^th	577	64.5%
2023	56.80	248^th	591	58.0%
2024	62.71	220^th	585	62.4%

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Rank History for White students at Cumberland Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	53.71	155^th	375	58.7%
2019	39.91	252^nd	382	34.0%
2021	21.73	334^th	393	15.0%
2022	47.80	210^th	397	47.1%
2023	37.56	270^th	412	34.5%
2024	50.33	214^th	407	47.4%

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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 Cumberland Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	167	0	0	0	10	n/a	n/a	177
1995	179	0	1	0	12	n/a	n/a	192
1996	179	0	1	0	12	n/a	n/a	192
1997	180	0	0	0	9	n/a	n/a	189
1998	361	1	4	3	17	n/a	n/a	386
1999	358	3	4	5	13	n/a	n/a	383
2000	332	3	3	9	17	n/a	n/a	364
2001	335	3	1	6	18	n/a	n/a	363
2002	348	3	0	11	17	n/a	n/a	379
2003	348	3	0	11	17	n/a	n/a	379
2004	345	3	2	15	13	n/a	n/a	378
2005	37	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	40
2006	323	3	3	14	15	n/a	n/a	358
2007	307	3	5	13	17	n/a	n/a	345
2008	258	2	3	13	21	n/a	n/a	297
2009	244	3	3	17	23	n/a	n/a	290
2010	227	2	3	19	21	n/a	n/a	272
2011	245	3	1	18	15	0	0	282
2012	227	1	1	15	12	0	1	257
2013	214	2	1	18	11	0	1	247
2014	222	4	2	20	10	0	2	260
2015	215	2	3	16	12	0	3	251
2016	219	3	3	21	13	0	3	262
2017	230	3	1	22	10	1	3	270
2018	224	2	1	21	12	0	2	262
2019	218	1	0	23	16	0	6	264
2020	233	0	1	31	17	0	8	290
2021	197	0	1	29	11	0	3	241
2022	232	2	1	30	12	0	4	281
2023	226	2	1	29	14	0	4	276

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cumberland Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	177	10.0	17.7	13.6
1995	192	11.6	16.6	15.6
1996	192	11.6	16.6	15.6
1997	189	11.1	17.0	13.2
1998	386	23.4	16.5	12.7
1999	383	23.8	16.1	24.5
2000	364	23.5	15.5	21.7
2001	363	24.3	14.9	24
2002	379	23.8	15.9	27.4
2003	379	23.8	15.9	27.4
2004	378	25.3	14.9	30.7
2005	40	23.6	1.7	n/a
2006	358	22.5	15.9	n/a
2007	345	21.3	16.2	44.6
2008	297	19.6	15.2	41.4
2009	290	19.6	14.8	45.5
2010	272	18.6	14.5	54
2011	282	18.8	14.9	56.7
2012	257	18.6	13.7	51.4
2013	247	16.3	15.0	51.4
2014	260	17.6	14.7	45
2015	251	n/a	n/a	48.2
2016	262	17.0	15.4	47.7
2017	270	17.2	15.6	39.6
2018	262	17.9	14.6	43.5
2019	264	17.8	14.8	48.9
2020	290	18.5	15.6	49.3
2021	241	19.0	12.6	50.6
2022	281	20.0	14.0	45.2
2023	276	20.0	13.7	42.4

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 Cumberland Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	177	10.0	17.7	13.6
1995	192	11.6	16.6	15.6
1996	192	11.6	16.6	15.6
1997	189	11.1	17.0	13.2
1998	386	23.4	16.5	12.7
1999	383	23.8	16.1	24.5
2000	364	23.5	15.5	21.7
2001	363	24.3	14.9	24
2002	379	23.8	15.9	27.4
2003	379	23.8	15.9	27.4
2004	378	25.3	14.9	30.7
2005	40	23.6	1.7	n/a
2006	358	22.5	15.9	n/a
2007	345	21.3	16.2	44.6
2008	297	19.6	15.2	41.4
2009	290	19.6	14.8	45.5
2010	272	18.6	14.5	54
2011	282	18.8	14.9	56.7
2012	257	18.6	13.7	51.4
2013	247	16.3	15.0	51.4
2014	260	17.6	14.7	45
2015	251	n/a	n/a	48.2
2016	262	17.0	15.4	47.7
2017	270	17.2	15.6	39.6
2018	262	17.9	14.6	43.5
2019	264	17.8	14.8	48.9
2020	290	18.5	15.6	49.3
2021	241	19.0	12.6	50.6
2022	281	20.0	14.0	45.2
2023	276	20.0	13.7	42.4

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 Cumberland Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$408 (3.6%)	$10,859 (96.4%)	$11,267
2020	$383 (3.5%)	$10,595 (96.5%)	$10,978
2021	$1,536 (11.8%)	$11,463 (88.2%)	$13,000

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cumberland 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 322^nd of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 375^th of 640 Middle schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland Middle)	23.4	29.1	5.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland School District)	23.1	29.1	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland Middle)	51.6	32.7	18.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland School District)	50.8	32.7	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland Middle)	28.6	32.3	3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland School District)	28.8	33.3	4.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland Middle)	41.4	40	1.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland School District)	41.1	39.1	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland Middle)	43.6	39.7	3.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland School District)	45.8	39.4	6.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland Middle)	33.9	45.6	11.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland School District)	37.5	46.5	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland Middle)	33.9	26	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland School District)	34.9	25.3	9.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland Middle)	44.6	18.2	26.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland School District)	44.4	19	25.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Cumberland Middle)	60.7	55.3	5.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Cumberland School District)	63.5	55.1	8.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Cumberland Middle)	64.3	48.1	16.2%
8th Grade Science (Cumberland School District)	65.1	48.1	17%
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	264	276	4.5%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	16	14	12.5%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	23	29	26.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	218	226	3.7%
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.9%	42.4%	6.5%

Schools Near Cumberland 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 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th 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
Cumberland Middle	Public	5-8	980 8th Ave	Cumberland	54829	Barron County	Cumberland School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 822-5122	276	20	13.7	42.4%	226 (81.9%)	2 (0.7%)	29 (10.5%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	54.2	315^th of 641 public middle schools	50.9%		44.9	375^th of 640 public middle schools	41.4%	60	49.2	40.0	51.5	58.1	38.5	47.3	48.5	59.7	61.3	62.9	$13,000	$1,536	$11,463
Turtle Lake Middle	Public	6-8	205 Oak St N	Turtle Lake	54889	Barron County	Turtle Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 986-4470	103	8	12.1	52.4%	87 (84.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)	60.9	260^th of 641 public middle schools	59.4%		46.1	362^nd of 640 public middle schools	43.4%	102		61.0	36.0	69.0		58.5	36.0	58.6	72.4	62.1	$13,042	$939	$12,103
Riverview Middle	Public	5-8	135 W River Ave	Barron	54812	Barron County	Barron Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 537-5641	317	22	14.4	53.6%	240 (75.7%)	31 (9.8%)	26 (8.2%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.8%)	36	455^th of 641 public middle schools	29.0%		28.3	487^th of 640 public middle schools	23.9%	32	44.9	44.7	30.3	42.0	50.7	69.7	40.0	37.1	50.7	35.2	$14,215	$754	$13,460
Rice Lake Middle	Public	5-8	204 Cameron Rd	Rice Lake	54868	Barron County	Rice Lake Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 234-8156	601	53	11.2	42.6%	519 (86.4%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (5.7%)	5 (0.8%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.0%)	57.3	285^th of 641 public middle schools	55.5%		64.8	192^nd of 640 public middle schools	70.0%	93	61.8	50.3	60.5	56.0	66.5	52.8	62.3	59.7	55.2	51.5	$12,147	$514	$11,633
Clayton Middle	Public	6-8	236 Polk Ave W	Clayton	54004	Polk County	Clayton School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 948-2163	56	6	10.1	57.1%	56 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.7	402^nd of 641 public middle schools	37.3%		24.1	513^th of 640 public middle schools	19.8%	111		62.5	64.3	46.7		31.3	64.3	33.3	40.0	40.0	$14,987	$616	$14,371
Cameron Middle	Public	5-8	700 S 1st St	Cameron	54822	Barron County	Cameron School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 458-4560	330	22	14.9	41.5%	297 (90.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	74.4	135^th of 641 public middle schools	78.9%		62.6	213^th of 640 public middle schools	66.7%	78	59.3	54.4	74.2	66.7	72.9	54.4	69.9	75.8	74.2	66.7	$10,542	$516	$10,027

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