Is Northland Pines Middle a good school?

Northland Pines Middle ranks 223 rd of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northland Pines Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 170 students attended Northland Pines Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Northland Pines Middle?

Students at Northland Pines Middle are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Northland Pines Middle attend?

Students who attend Northland Pines Middle usually go on to attend Northland Pines High

Northland Pines Middle

Summary:

Northland Pines Middle is a public middle school located in Eagle River, Wisconsin, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 182 students. It is part of the Northland Pines School District, which is ranked 186 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northland Pines Middle has consistently performed above the state average in the Forward Exam, with 7th and 8th-grade students scoring higher in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science compared to the Wisconsin state average. The school's performance in Mathematics is particularly strong, with 7th and 8th-grade students scoring significantly higher than the state average. Northland Pines Middle has also shown improvement in its academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking improving from 348 out of 594 Wisconsin middle schools in 2018-2019 to 223 out of 641 in 2023-2024. The school has performed exceptionally well in supporting its special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) student populations, ranking in the top 15% and top 20% of Wisconsin middle schools, respectively, in these subgroups.

Comparing Northland Pines Middle to nearby schools, the School of Options and Applied Research Middle, a charter school within the same district, has shown mixed performance compared to Northland Pines Middle. Meanwhile, the Three Lakes Junior High, a public middle school in a neighboring Three Lakes School District, has consistently outperformed Northland Pines Middle in academic performance, ranking higher in the state and achieving higher proficiency rates in the Forward Exam. While Northland Pines Middle faces challenges in addressing its rising chronic absenteeism rates, the school remains a solid middle school with a focus on supporting its diverse student population and maintaining strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1800 Pleasure Island Road
Eagle River, WI 54521-8927

(715) 479-6479

District: Northland Pines School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
223^rd of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,374

Students who attend Northland Pines Middle usually attend:

High:

Northland Pines High

Feeder schools for Northland Pines Middle:

Elementary:	Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River
	Northland Pines Elementary-Land O' Lakes
	Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 170

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northland Pines Middle ranks better than 65.2% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.75. (See more...)

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

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Hispanic (4.7%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Northland Pines Middle employs 12.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northland Pines Middle is $13,374.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northland Pines Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Northland Pines Middle 223^rd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Northland Pines 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:

Northland Pines School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northland Pines School District 186^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Northland Pines Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	59.98	169^th	324	47.8%
2005	71.87	84^th	332	74.7%
2006	74.42	71^st	382	81.4%
2007	68.43	125^th	366	65.8%
2008	62.19	211^th	519	59.3%
2009	71.77	107^th	521	79.5%
2010	63.60	208^th	539	61.4%
2011	65.58	179^th	549	67.4%
2012	65.74	187^th	559	66.5%
2013	65.77	165^th	569	71.0%
2014	68.40	142^nd	585	75.7%
2015	69.86	137^th	612	77.6%
2016	76.82	93^rd	609	84.7%
2017	53.35	286^th	612	53.3%
2018	55.05	274^th	579	52.7%
2019	47.65	348^th	594	41.4%
2021	55.44	272^nd	613	55.6%
2022	60.24	219^th	617	64.5%
2023	53.90	290^th	640	54.7%
2024	64.75	223^rd	641	65.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northland Pines Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.95	47^th	129	63.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Northland Pines Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	38.29	258^th	417	38.1%
2019	76.30	39^th	414	90.6%
2021	69.91	61^st	437	86.0%
2022	69.56	62^nd	421	85.3%
2023	67.17	78^th	439	82.2%
2024	79.27	47^th	425	88.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northland Pines Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	71.05	73^rd	489	85.1%
2019	63.04	126^th	487	74.1%
2021	60.14	142^nd	499	71.5%
2022	66.42	114^th	522	78.2%
2023	52.42	224^th	525	57.3%
2024	74.16	79^th	520	84.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Northland Pines Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	39.19	394^th	551	28.5%
2019	44.73	355^th	557	36.3%
2021	61.63	199^th	574	65.3%
2022	64.54	168^th	576	70.8%
2023	39.37	375^th	579	35.2%
2024	57.59	260^th	580	55.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Northland Pines Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	68.15	137^th	551	75.1%
2019	50.97	287^th	557	48.5%
2021	51.68	282^nd	572	50.7%
2022	55.22	254^th	577	56.0%
2023	65.70	180^th	591	69.5%
2024	70.79	154^th	585	73.7%

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Rank History for White students at Northland Pines Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	41.85	227^th	375	39.5%
2019	35.23	275^th	382	28.0%
2021	42.07	238^th	393	39.4%
2022	51.99	180^th	397	54.7%
2023	38.58	260^th	412	36.9%

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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 Northland Pines Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	276	n/a	1	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	278
1990	277	0	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	283
1991	298	3	0	5	4	n/a	n/a	310
1992	320	2	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	331
1993	338	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	341
1994	364	0	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	370
1995	383	1	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	388
1996	383	1	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	388
1997	406	0	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	413
1998	433	0	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	439
1999	420	1	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	430
2000	366	1	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	376
2001	387	0	2	6	6	n/a	n/a	401
2002	400	1	2	3	6	n/a	n/a	412
2003	400	1	2	3	6	n/a	n/a	412
2004	383	3	1	4	7	n/a	n/a	398
2005	356	3	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	368
2006	320	2	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	327
2007	320	2	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	328
2008	324	5	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	336
2009	327	6	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	338
2010	306	6	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	319
2011	293	3	0	9	3	0	2	310
2012	281	0	0	10	4	0	5	300
2013	267	2	0	10	6	1	7	293
2014	260	2	1	11	5	0	7	286
2015	223	2	1	11	5	0	4	246
2016	208	1	1	10	3	0	5	228
2017	212	3	0	7	4	0	6	232
2018	147	2	0	7	4	0	4	164
2019	149	1	2	4	4	0	6	166
2020	169	0	1	6	1	0	15	192
2021	177	0	0	8	3	0	14	202
2022	160	0	1	10	3	0	10	184
2023	161	1	1	10	2	0	7	182
2024	154	3	0	8	0	0	5	170

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 Northland Pines Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	278	19.3	14.4	0
1990	283	18.9	14.9	0
1991	310	19.0	16.3	17.7
1992	331	20.0	16.5	24.8
1993	341	20.3	16.8	20.5
1994	370	22.8	16.2	20
1995	388	25.2	15.4	17.5
1996	388	25.2	15.4	17.5
1997	413	26.8	15.4	17.4
1998	439	25.4	17.3	17.5
1999	430	25.0	17.2	29.3
2000	376	24.4	15.4	27.1
2001	401	26.8	15.0	25.4
2002	412	27.7	14.9	33.5
2003	412	27.7	14.9	33.5
2004	398	26.8	14.9	31.9
2005	368	27.7	13.3	n/a
2006	327	27.4	11.9	n/a
2007	328	25.6	12.8	36.6
2008	336	23.8	14.1	25
2009	338	26.0	13.0	33.7
2010	319	24.6	12.9	38.2
2011	310	24.0	12.8	30.6
2012	300	24.2	12.3	40.3
2013	293	24.4	11.9	45.7
2014	286	24.4	11.6	47.6
2015	246	n/a	n/a	47.6
2016	228	20.0	11.4	40.4
2017	232	17.0	13.6	37.1
2018	164	13.4	12.1	37.8
2019	166	13.7	12.0	51.2
2020	192	15.1	12.6	51
2021	202	13.9	14.5	50.5
2022	184	13.1	14.0	44
2023	182	12.0	15.1	45.6
2024	170	12.4	13.6	42.9

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 Northland Pines Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	278	19.3	14.4	0
1990	283	18.9	14.9	0
1991	310	19.0	16.3	17.7
1992	331	20.0	16.5	24.8
1993	341	20.3	16.8	20.5
1994	370	22.8	16.2	20
1995	388	25.2	15.4	17.5
1996	388	25.2	15.4	17.5
1997	413	26.8	15.4	17.4
1998	439	25.4	17.3	17.5
1999	430	25.0	17.2	29.3
2000	376	24.4	15.4	27.1
2001	401	26.8	15.0	25.4
2002	412	27.7	14.9	33.5
2003	412	27.7	14.9	33.5
2004	398	26.8	14.9	31.9
2005	368	27.7	13.3	n/a
2006	327	27.4	11.9	n/a
2007	328	25.6	12.8	36.6
2008	336	23.8	14.1	25
2009	338	26.0	13.0	33.7
2010	319	24.6	12.9	38.2
2011	310	24.0	12.8	30.6
2012	300	24.2	12.3	40.3
2013	293	24.4	11.9	45.7
2014	286	24.4	11.6	47.6
2015	246	n/a	n/a	47.6
2016	228	20.0	11.4	40.4
2017	232	17.0	13.6	37.1
2018	164	13.4	12.1	37.8
2019	166	13.7	12.0	51.2
2020	192	15.1	12.6	51
2021	202	13.9	14.5	50.5
2022	184	13.1	14.0	44
2023	182	12.0	15.1	45.6
2024	170	12.4	13.6	42.9

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 Northland Pines Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$416 (3.1%)	$12,967 (96.9%)	$13,384
2020	$368 (2.7%)	$13,249 (97.3%)	$13,616
2021	$636 (4.8%)	$12,738 (95.2%)	$13,374

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northland Pines 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 348^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 290^th of 640 Middle schools	13.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northland Pines Middle)	59.4	37.5	21.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northland Pines School District)	57.7	41.4	16.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northland Pines Middle)	55.1	38.8	16.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northland Pines School District)	51.3	39.1	12.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northland Pines Middle)	18.5	35.9	17.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northland Pines School District)	23.6	34.6	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northland Pines Middle)	17.4	27.2	9.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northland Pines School District)	19.8	26	6.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Northland Pines Middle)	50	65.2	15.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Northland Pines School District)	50.9	63.5	12.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Northland Pines Middle)	58.7	52.8	6%
8th Grade Science (Northland Pines School District)	61.3	51.5	9.9%
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	166	182	9.6%
African American	1	1
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	4	10	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	149	161	8.1%
Two or More Races	6	7	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.2%	45.6%	5.6%

Schools Near Northland Pines 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
Northland Pines Middle	Public	7-8	1800 Pleasure Island Road	Eagle River	54521	Vilas County	Northland Pines School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 479-6479	170	12	13.6	42.9%	154 (90.6%)	3 (1.8%)	8 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	64.7	223^rd of 641 public middle schools	65.2%		53.9	290^th of 640 public middle schools	54.7%	67			58.5	51.3			63.4	61.5	65.4	57.7	$13,374	$636	$12,738
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	77	8	10.0	42.9%	73 (94.8%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	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
School of Options and Applied Research Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	6485 Town Hall Rd	Land O Lakes	54540	Vilas County	Northland Pines School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(715) 547-3619	41	4	9.8	48.8%	39 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	62.9	236^th of 641 public middle schools	63.2%		42	393^rd of 640 public middle schools	38.6%	157	50.0	50.0	50.0	83.3	50.0	57.1	40.0	83.3	83.3	100.0	$15,754	$601	$15,153

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