Harvest Intermediate School

Summary:

Harvest Intermediate School is a public middle school located in DeForest, Wisconsin, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 914 students. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in the Forward Exam for English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science across grades 4-6, with proficiency rates that are notably higher than nearby schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District.

Harvest Intermediate School stands out with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.4 and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (19.8%) compared to the nearby De Forest Middle School (12.8 and 17.29%, respectively). This suggests the school is providing a more supportive and enriching educational environment for its students. Additionally, the school's consistent academic performance across multiple subjects and grade levels indicates effective teaching and learning practices that could serve as a model for other schools in the region.

While Harvest Intermediate School has lower chronic absenteeism rates (9.6%) compared to the state average, it is still higher than the nearby De Forest Middle School (13.0%). Addressing chronic absenteeism could be an area for improvement for the school. Overall, Harvest Intermediate School stands out as a high-performing middle school within the De Forest Area School District, providing a strong academic foundation for its students.

Detail:

Public 4-6

6781 North Towne Rd
DeForest, WI 53532

(608) 842-6100

District: De Forest Area School District

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 950

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.8%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harvest Intermediate School ranks better than 68.3% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.11. (See more...)

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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harvest Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harvest Intermediate School 336^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Harvest Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Harvest Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	63.45	387^th	1067	63.7%
2023	70.18	293^rd	1067	72.5%
2024	69.11	336^th	1061	68.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Harvest Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	57.75	33^rd	77	57.1%
2023	54.91	40^th	96	58.3%
2024	62.72	37^th	119	68.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harvest Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	69.71	37^th	248	85.1%
2023	35.89	163^rd	249	34.5%
2024	52.85	106^th	269	60.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Harvest Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	44.67	388^th	748	48.1%
2023	63.56	217^th	770	71.8%
2024	56.96	286^th	790	63.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harvest Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	56.90	337^th	859	60.8%
2023	46.69	483^rd	871	44.5%
2024	41.95	547^th	866	36.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Harvest Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	67.36	308^th	1017	69.7%
2023	70.87	267^th	1010	73.6%
2024	72.52	254^th	1011	74.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Harvest Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	58.38	433^rd	1017	57.4%
2023	68.59	295^th	1011	70.8%
2024	64.62	373^rd	1012	63.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Harvest Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	68.30	36^th	110	67.3%
2023	41.42	65^th	116	44.0%
2024	75.09	34^th	123	72.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harvest Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	74.74	53^rd	296	82.1%
2023	71.29	65^th	290	77.6%
2024	53.87	131^st	331	60.4%

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Rank History for White students at Harvest Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	51.34	361^st	704	48.7%
2023	60.05	264^th	715	63.1%
2024	60.36	287^th	727	60.5%

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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 Harvest Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	700	19	28	64	1	62	874
2023	743	18	32	64	2	55	914
2024	758	24	38	67	3	60	950

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harvest Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	874	56.8	15.3	18.8
2023	914	63.0	14.4	19.8
2024	950	68.8	13.7	19.7

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 Harvest Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	874	56.8	15.3	18.8
2023	914	63.0	14.4	19.8
2024	950	68.8	13.7	19.7

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.

Schools Near Harvest Intermediate School

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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 4th Grade	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 4th 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 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harvest Intermediate School	Public	4-6	6781 North Towne Rd	DeForest	53532	Dane County	De Forest Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 842-6100	950	69	13.7	19.7%	758 (79.8%)	24 (2.5%)	67 (7.1%)	38 (4.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (6.3%)								(n/a)	59.8	65.0	59.7			65.9	69.7	66.9			69.3		57.7
De Forest Middle	Public	7-8	404 Yorktown Rd	De Forest	53532	Dane County	De Forest Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 842-6000	568	47	11.9	18.7%	461 (81.2%)	11 (1.9%)	44 (7.7%)	15 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.5%)	67.9	194^th of 641 public middle schools	69.7%		64.2	197^th of 640 public middle schools	69.2%	3				59.8	53.6				60.5	71.4		64.9		60.3	$11,673	$271	$11,403
Prairie View Middle	Public	6-8	400 N Thompson Rd	Sun Prairie	53590	Dane County	Sun Prairie Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 834-7800	651	54	12.0	35.6%	306 (47.0%)	90 (13.8%)	91 (14.0%)	104 (16.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (8.9%)	52.9	333^rd of 641 public middle schools	48.0%		45.5	366^th of 640 public middle schools	42.8%	33			54.2	52.7	62.8			44.1	52.2	48.4		64.0		46.3	$12,829	$249	$12,580
Black Hawk Middle	Public	6-8	1402 Wyoming Way	Madison	53704	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-4360	376	25	15.3	66.0%	97 (25.8%)	126 (33.5%)	71 (18.9%)	42 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.6%)	8.6	582^nd of 641 public middle schools	9.2%		16	558^th of 640 public middle schools	12.8%	24			25.6	21.0	20.2			23.7	19.6	14.7		33.7		21.1	$15,498	$1,165	$14,333
Central Heights Middle	Public	6-8	220 Kroncke Dr	Sun Prairie	53590	Dane County	Sun Prairie Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 834-8000	498	43	11.6	32.1%	278 (55.8%)	55 (11.0%)	64 (12.9%)	45 (9.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.8%)	55.7	297^th of 641 public middle schools	53.7%					(n/a)			49.7	52.2	57.7			47.9	55.2	53.0		68.5		53.7
Patrick Marsh Middle	Public	6-8	1351 Columbus St	Sun Prairie	53590	Dane County	Sun Prairie Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 834-7600	572	48	11.9	28.7%	361 (63.1%)	47 (8.2%)	63 (11.0%)	41 (7.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (10.0%)	53.3	327^th of 641 public middle schools	49.0%		46	363^rd of 640 public middle schools	43.3%	36			55.9	59.0	51.1			48.0	55.2	48.1		63.6		45.4	$13,042	$249	$12,794
Waunakee Middle	Public	7-8	1001 South St	Waunakee	53597	Dane County	Waunakee Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 849-2060	681	61	11.0	10.7%	554 (81.4%)	14 (2.1%)	55 (8.1%)	27 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.6%)	86.2	49^th of 641 public middle schools	92.4%		87	49^th of 640 public middle schools	92.3%					72.0	74.6				77.7	68.8		82.9		70.7	$13,153	$159	$12,994
Sherman Middle	Public	6-8	1610 Ruskin St	Madison	53704	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-2100	385	29	13.1	53.5%	112 (29.1%)	93 (24.2%)	123 (31.9%)	21 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.1%)	19.2	546^th of 641 public middle schools	14.8%		29.9	474^th of 640 public middle schools	25.9%	72			38.3	37.5	32.1			27.4	30.8	24.3		35.7		34.8	$14,764	$789	$13,976
Waunakee Intermediate	Public	5-6	6273 Woodland Dr	Waunakee	53597	Dane County	Waunakee Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 849-2176	620	55	11.2	10.8%	496 (80.0%)	15 (2.4%)	46 (7.4%)	35 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.5%)								(n/a)		81.1	76.3				79.4	79.9							$12,438	$197	$12,241
Whitehorse Middle	Public	6-8	218 Schenk St	Madison	53714	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-4480	400	31	12.8	54.3%	118 (29.5%)	115 (28.8%)	101 (25.3%)	21 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (11.3%)	22	537^th of 641 public middle schools	16.2%		25.3	508^th of 640 public middle schools	20.6%	29			30.0	33.3	40.5			29.4	31.9	24.4		43.5		41.2	$14,600	$615	$13,986

Frequently Asked Questions about Harvest Intermediate School

What is the racial makeup of Harvest Intermediate School?

Students at Harvest Intermediate School are 80% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American.

What district is Harvest Intermediate School in?

De Forest Area School District

How many students attend Harvest Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 950 students attended Harvest Intermediate School.

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