Is Dodgeville Middle a good school?

Dodgeville Middle ranks 192 nd of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dodgeville Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 311 students attended Dodgeville Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Dodgeville Middle?

Students at Dodgeville Middle are 89% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Dodgeville Middle attend?

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

Dodgeville Middle

Summary:

Dodgeville Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, part of the Dodgeville School District, which is ranked 113 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 311 students, Dodgeville Middle has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating it is a relatively high-performing school.

Dodgeville Middle consistently outperforms the state average on the Forward Exam across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 60.23% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 50.36%, and 61.36% were proficient or better in math, compared to 53.29% statewide. The school also performs well across different student subgroups, with female students ranking 169th out of 580 Wisconsin middle schools and male students ranking 204th. Additionally, Dodgeville Middle has maintained very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.6% over the past several years, significantly better than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Dodgeville Middle outperforms River Valley Middle and Highland Community Middle on most metrics, including test scores, dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism. However, Mineral Point Middle, located just 7.5 miles away, also demonstrates strong performance and is a close competitor to Dodgeville Middle.

Detail:

Public 5-8

951 W Chapel St
Dodgeville, WI 53533-1021

(608) 935-3307

District: Dodgeville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
192^nd of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,983

Students who attend Dodgeville Middle usually attend:

High:

Dodgeville High

Feeder schools for Dodgeville Middle:

Elementary:

Dodgeville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 311

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dodgeville Middle ranks better than 70% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.07. (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 (89.4%), two or more races (3.9%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dodgeville Middle is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Dodgeville Middle employs 26.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dodgeville Middle is $11,983.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dodgeville Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Dodgeville Middle 192^nd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Dodgeville Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Dodgeville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dodgeville School District 113^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dodgeville Middle

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Rank History for all students at Dodgeville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	78.05	43^rd	324	86.7%
2005	71.18	92^nd	332	72.3%
2006	73.19	80^th	382	79.1%
2007	74.61	69^th	366	81.1%
2008	79.86	42^nd	519	91.9%
2009	76.47	64^th	521	87.7%
2010	67.15	166^th	539	69.2%
2011	62.39	223^rd	549	59.4%
2012	68.93	146^th	559	73.9%
2013	76.43	81^st	569	85.8%
2014	72.17	114^th	585	80.5%
2015	73.82	109^th	612	82.2%
2016	67.05	156^th	609	74.4%
2017	64.01	195^th	612	68.1%
2018	53.70	289^th	579	50.1%
2019	60.51	228^th	594	61.6%
2021	60.35	226^th	613	63.1%
2022	64.72	186^th	617	69.9%
2023	67.82	168^th	640	73.8%
2024	68.07	192^nd	641	70.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dodgeville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	55.50	138^th	417	66.9%
2019	65.81	80^th	414	80.7%
2021	45.10	224^th	437	48.7%
2022	64.83	95^th	421	77.4%
2023	32.76	321^st	439	26.9%
2024	56.21	148^th	425	65.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dodgeville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	45.79	267^th	489	45.4%
2019	59.64	148^th	487	69.6%
2021	50.99	218^th	499	56.3%
2022	46.68	268^th	522	48.7%
2023	42.24	307^th	525	41.5%
2024	64.60	143^rd	520	72.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Dodgeville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	41.99	372^nd	551	32.5%
2019	50.95	301^st	557	46.0%
2021	54.24	272^nd	574	52.6%
2022	66.13	157^th	576	72.7%
2023	67.61	157^th	579	72.9%
2024	69.47	169^th	580	70.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Dodgeville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	64.67	165^th	551	70.1%
2019	68.20	147^th	557	73.6%
2021	65.90	172^nd	572	69.9%
2022	62.68	186^th	577	67.8%
2023	67.31	163^rd	591	72.4%
2024	64.56	204^th	585	65.1%

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Rank History for White students at Dodgeville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	35.70	258^th	375	31.2%
2019	43.90	233^rd	382	39.0%
2021	48.32	201^st	393	48.9%
2022	51.42	187^th	397	52.9%
2024	54.94	188^th	407	53.8%

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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 Dodgeville Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	234	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	234
1990	249	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	251
1991	271	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	271
1992	274	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	274
1993	282	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	284
1994	263	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	267
1995	288	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	292
1996	288	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	292
1997	290	1	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	295
1998	287	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	291
1999	289	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	291
2000	283	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	285
2001	276	0	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	281
2002	275	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	280
2003	275	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	280
2004	261	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	266
2005	270	5	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	278
2006	244	6	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	258
2007	254	4	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	269
2008	256	5	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	268
2009	251	4	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	263
2010	248	5	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	260
2011	225	5	4	9	0	0	0	243
2012	238	5	4	9	0	0	1	257
2013	242	5	4	9	0	0	2	262
2014	268	7	4	8	0	0	5	292
2015	271	6	3	8	0	0	5	293
2016	255	8	6	6	0	0	4	279
2017	230	10	7	6	0	0	10	263
2018	218	8	7	6	0	0	7	246
2019	212	5	5	7	1	0	10	240
2020	218	1	6	15	0	0	13	253
2021	308	5	5	12	0	0	15	345
2022	285	5	4	11	0	0	13	318
2023	278	5	4	11	1	0	12	311

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 Dodgeville Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	234	17.0	13.7	17.5
1990	251	20.0	12.5	16.7
1991	271	22.3	12.1	12.5
1992	274	21.7	12.6	20.8
1993	284	19.0	14.9	13.7
1994	267	17.8	15.0	13.5
1995	292	23.6	12.4	14
1996	292	23.6	12.4	14
1997	295	22.7	13.0	12.2
1998	291	20.9	13.9	13.1
1999	291	21.8	13.3	18.9
2000	285	21.8	13.1	17.2
2001	281	23.2	12.1	16.4
2002	280	21.9	12.8	26.8
2003	280	21.9	12.8	26.8
2004	266	20.8	12.8	22.9
2005	278	21.0	13.2	n/a
2006	258	20.4	12.6	n/a
2007	269	18.8	14.3	30.9
2008	268	18.4	14.6	26.5
2009	263	19.7	13.4	27.4
2010	260	21.2	12.2	37.3
2011	243	21.3	11.3	38.3
2012	257	22.6	11.3	36.6
2013	262	23.3	11.2	37
2014	292	23.3	12.5	37.3
2015	293	n/a	n/a	38.6
2016	279	22.0	12.6	38.4
2017	263	22.3	11.7	39.2
2018	246	22.1	11.1	43.9
2019	240	22.5	10.6	45
2020	253	21.8	11.5	43.1
2021	345	26.0	13.2	40.9
2022	318	26.2	12.0	28.3
2023	311	26.2	11.8	32.5

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 Dodgeville Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	234	17.0	13.7	17.5
1990	251	20.0	12.5	16.7
1991	271	22.3	12.1	12.5
1992	274	21.7	12.6	20.8
1993	284	19.0	14.9	13.7
1994	267	17.8	15.0	13.5
1995	292	23.6	12.4	14
1996	292	23.6	12.4	14
1997	295	22.7	13.0	12.2
1998	291	20.9	13.9	13.1
1999	291	21.8	13.3	18.9
2000	285	21.8	13.1	17.2
2001	281	23.2	12.1	16.4
2002	280	21.9	12.8	26.8
2003	280	21.9	12.8	26.8
2004	266	20.8	12.8	22.9
2005	278	21.0	13.2	n/a
2006	258	20.4	12.6	n/a
2007	269	18.8	14.3	30.9
2008	268	18.4	14.6	26.5
2009	263	19.7	13.4	27.4
2010	260	21.2	12.2	37.3
2011	243	21.3	11.3	38.3
2012	257	22.6	11.3	36.6
2013	262	23.3	11.2	37
2014	292	23.3	12.5	37.3
2015	293	n/a	n/a	38.6
2016	279	22.0	12.6	38.4
2017	263	22.3	11.7	39.2
2018	246	22.1	11.1	43.9
2019	240	22.5	10.6	45
2020	253	21.8	11.5	43.1
2021	345	26.0	13.2	40.9
2022	318	26.2	12.0	28.3
2023	311	26.2	11.8	32.5

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 Dodgeville Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$474 (3.3%)	$13,698 (96.7%)	$14,171
2020	$424 (3.2%)	$12,735 (96.8%)	$13,159
2021	$465 (3.9%)	$11,518 (96.1%)	$11,983

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dodgeville 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 228^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 168^th of 640 Middle schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dodgeville Middle)	50.7	43.9	6.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dodgeville School District)	50.7	43.9	6.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dodgeville Middle)	58.4	57.9	0.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dodgeville School District)	58.4	57.9	0.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dodgeville Middle)	46.5	59.3	12.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dodgeville School District)	46.5	59.3	12.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dodgeville Middle)	40.9	44.4	3.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dodgeville School District)	40.9	44.4	3.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dodgeville Middle)	32.1	43.7	11.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dodgeville School District)	32.1	43.7	11.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dodgeville Middle)	30.9	29.6	1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dodgeville School District)	30.9	29.6	1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Dodgeville Middle)	53.1	69	15.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Dodgeville School District)	53.1	69	15.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Dodgeville Middle)	77.8	52.1	25.7%
8th Grade Science (Dodgeville School District)	77.8	52.1	25.7%
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	240	311	29.6%
African American	5	5
American Indian	1	1
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	7	11	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	212	278	31.1%
Two or More Races	10	12	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45%	32.5%	12.5%

Schools Near Dodgeville 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
Dodgeville Middle	Public	5-8	951 W Chapel St	Dodgeville	53533	Iowa County	Dodgeville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 935-3307	311	26	11.8	32.5%	278 (89.4%)	5 (1.6%)	11 (3.5%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	68.1	192^nd of 641 public middle schools	70.0%		67.8	168^th of 640 public middle schools	73.8%	24	55.6	54.1	56.1	60.2	56.2	62.7	59.7	61.4	75.0	61.4	$11,983	$465	$11,518
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
Highland Community Middle	Public	6-8	1030 Cardinal Dr	Highland	53543	Iowa County	Highland School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 929-4525	51	5	10.4	29.4%	46 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	40.1	425^th of 641 public middle schools	33.7%		48	339^th of 640 public middle schools	47.0%	86		41.7	35.3	50.0		29.2	41.2	50.0	75.0	66.7	$12,793	$454	$12,339
Barneveld Middle School	Public	6-8	304 S Jones St	Barneveld	53507	Iowa County	Barneveld School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 924-4711	97	8	12.2	12.4%	92 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	75.5	122^nd of 641 public middle schools	81.0%		75.4	115^th of 640 public middle schools	82.0%	7		50.0	52.9	73.7		88.5	91.2	94.7	79.0	47.4
River Valley Middle	Public	5-8	660 W Daley St	Spring Green	53588	Sauk County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 588-2556	317	28	11.3	32.8%	295 (93.1%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	73.9	140^th of 641 public middle schools	78.2%		70	158^th of 640 public middle schools	75.3%	18	58.3	48.7	73.9	62.2	63.9	65.4	81.5	67.6	73.0	63.5	$13,114	$433	$12,681

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