Is Edgar Middle a good school?

Edgar Middle ranks 225 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Edgar Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 135 students attended Edgar Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Edgar Middle?

Students at Edgar Middle are 95% White, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Edgar Middle attend?

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

Edgar Middle

Summary:

Edgar Middle is a public middle school located in Edgar, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 135 students. The school is part of the Edgar School District, which is ranked 193 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edgar Middle consistently performs above the state average in proficiency rates for the Forward Exam across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for 6th and 7th grades were significantly higher than the state averages, with 6th grade ELA at 77.14% compared to the state average of 54.1%. The school's female students have consistently outperformed their male counterparts, ranking higher than 145 out of 580 Wisconsin middle schools for female students in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school's performance for special education students is a concern, ranking 380 out of 421 Wisconsin middle schools in the 2021-2022 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, Edgar Middle generally outperforms Horace Mann Middle and Colby Middle in academic proficiency rates, particularly in ELA and Mathematics. However, Mosinee Middle, located about 15 miles away, has consistently higher proficiency rates across multiple subjects and grade levels, suggesting it may be a strong academic performer in the region. Edgar Middle's spending per student and student-teacher ratio are comparable to the nearby schools, and the school has a lower free and reduced lunch rate than Horace Mann Middle and Colby Middle, indicating a relatively lower proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

203 E Birch St
Edgar, WI 54426

(715) 352-2352

District: Edgar School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
225^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,842

Students who attend Edgar Middle usually attend:

High:

Edgar High

Feeder schools for Edgar Middle:

Elementary:

Edgar Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Hispanic:

3.0%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edgar Middle ranks better than 64.9% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.43. (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 (94.8%), Hispanic (3%), American Indian (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edgar Middle is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Edgar Middle employs 9.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edgar Middle is $12,842.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edgar Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgar Middle 225^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Edgar Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Edgar School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgar School District 193^rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Edgar Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	72.56	76^th	324	76.5%
2007	73.06	87^th	366	76.2%
2008	65.72	179^th	519	65.5%
2009	66.67	168^th	521	67.8%
2010	73.11	95^th	539	82.4%
2011	57.06	300^th	549	45.4%
2012	51.20	373^rd	559	33.3%
2013	59.27	237^th	569	58.3%
2014	47.71	364^th	585	37.8%
2015	47.10	389^th	612	36.4%
2016	56.03	275^th	609	54.8%
2017	69.59	146^th	612	76.1%
2018	47.21	335^th	579	42.1%
2019	55.63	279^th	594	53.0%
2021	65.39	182^nd	613	70.3%
2022	58.31	240^th	617	61.1%
2023	77.56	102^nd	640	84.1%
2024	64.43	225^th	641	64.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Edgar Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.85	332^nd	417	20.4%
2022	20.42	380^th	421	9.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edgar Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	40.59	311^th	489	36.4%
2019	69.26	87^th	487	82.1%
2021	68.69	89^th	499	82.2%
2022	47.22	265^th	522	49.2%
2023	43.37	296^th	525	43.6%
2024	58.41	192^nd	520	63.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Edgar Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	51.36	285^th	551	48.3%
2019	52.96	283^rd	557	49.2%
2021	56.06	251^st	574	56.3%
2022	54.78	267^th	576	53.6%
2023	74.59	107^th	579	81.5%
2024	72.38	145^th	580	75.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Edgar Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	42.57	351^st	551	36.3%
2019	56.99	244^th	557	56.2%
2021	71.04	132^nd	572	76.9%
2022	63.40	178^th	577	69.2%
2023	76.70	96^th	591	83.8%
2024	56.13	269^th	585	54.0%

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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 Edgar Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	130	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	130
1991	132	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	132
1992	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
1993	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
1994	139	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	142
1995	129	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	134
1996	129	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	134
1997	127	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
1998	139	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	143
1999	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
2000	136	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	137
2001	134	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
2002	137	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	138
2003	137	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	138
2004	134	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	135
2005	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
2006	131	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	132
2007	128	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	131
2008	125	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
2009	145	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	148
2010	135	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	139
2011	149	2	0	0	2	0	0	153
2012	123	2	1	1	1	0	0	128
2013	129	1	1	1	1	0	0	133
2014	114	2	1	0	1	0	0	118
2015	117	2	0	0	1	0	0	120
2016	115	2	0	0	2	0	0	119
2017	120	0	1	1	2	1	0	125
2018	128	1	0	0	5	2	0	136
2019	129	0	1	1	4	0	0	135
2020	138	0	1	3	2	0	0	144
2021	126	0	1	4	1	0	0	132
2022	134	1	0	6	1	0	0	142
2023	128	1	0	4	1	0	1	135

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 Edgar Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	130	4.7	27.6	10.8
1991	132	0.0	0.0	8.3
1992	136	n/a	n/a	11.8
1993	136	6.5	20.9	9.6
1994	142	6.0	23.7	7.7
1995	134	5.7	23.5	9.7
1996	134	5.7	23.5	9.7
1997	127	6.0	21.2	8.7
1998	143	5.5	26.0	9.1
1999	136	7.0	19.4	16.2
2000	137	7.0	19.6	15.3
2001	136	8.3	16.4	14.7
2002	138	8.6	16.0	24.6
2003	138	8.6	16.0	24.6
2004	135	10.3	13.1	20
2005	136	9.3	14.6	n/a
2006	132	9.3	14.2	n/a
2007	131	8.4	15.6	22.9
2008	127	7.9	16.1	23.6
2009	148	7.4	20.0	24.3
2010	139	8.4	16.5	25.2
2011	153	8.6	17.6	27.5
2012	128	8.9	14.3	31.3
2013	133	8.8	14.9	28.6
2014	118	9.6	12.1	31.4
2015	120	n/a	n/a	33.3
2016	119	8.0	14.8	33.6
2017	125	7.7	16.0	28
2018	136	10.0	13.5	22.1
2019	135	8.7	15.4	23.7
2020	144	7.7	18.7	26.4
2021	132	9.9	13.2	26.5
2022	142	9.7	14.5	31
2023	135	9.6	13.9	30.4

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 Edgar Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	130	4.7	27.6	10.8
1991	132	0.0	0.0	8.3
1992	136	n/a	n/a	11.8
1993	136	6.5	20.9	9.6
1994	142	6.0	23.7	7.7
1995	134	5.7	23.5	9.7
1996	134	5.7	23.5	9.7
1997	127	6.0	21.2	8.7
1998	143	5.5	26.0	9.1
1999	136	7.0	19.4	16.2
2000	137	7.0	19.6	15.3
2001	136	8.3	16.4	14.7
2002	138	8.6	16.0	24.6
2003	138	8.6	16.0	24.6
2004	135	10.3	13.1	20
2005	136	9.3	14.6	n/a
2006	132	9.3	14.2	n/a
2007	131	8.4	15.6	22.9
2008	127	7.9	16.1	23.6
2009	148	7.4	20.0	24.3
2010	139	8.4	16.5	25.2
2011	153	8.6	17.6	27.5
2012	128	8.9	14.3	31.3
2013	133	8.8	14.9	28.6
2014	118	9.6	12.1	31.4
2015	120	n/a	n/a	33.3
2016	119	8.0	14.8	33.6
2017	125	7.7	16.0	28
2018	136	10.0	13.5	22.1
2019	135	8.7	15.4	23.7
2020	144	7.7	18.7	26.4
2021	132	9.9	13.2	26.5
2022	142	9.7	14.5	31
2023	135	9.6	13.9	30.4

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 Edgar Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$325 (2.8%)	$11,411 (97.2%)	$11,736
2020	$355 (3.2%)	$10,622 (96.8%)	$10,977
2021	$701 (5.5%)	$12,141 (94.5%)	$12,842

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edgar 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 279^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 102^nd of 640 Middle schools	31%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Edgar Middle)	56.5	42.1	14.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Edgar School District)	56.5	41	15.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Edgar Middle)	50	63.2	13.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Edgar School District)	50	61.5	11.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Edgar Middle)	48.8	55.6	6.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Edgar School District)	48.8	54.4	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Edgar Middle)	48.8	60	11.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Edgar School District)	48.8	58.7	9.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Edgar Middle)	32.5	55.3	22.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Edgar School District)	32.5	55.3	22.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Edgar Middle)	25	44.7	19.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Edgar School District)	25	44.7	19.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Edgar Middle)	40	72.3	32.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Edgar School District)	40	72.3	32.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Edgar Middle)	60	57.5	2.5%
8th Grade Science (Edgar School District)	60	57.5	2.5%
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	135	135
African American	0	1
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	129	128	0.8%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.7%	30.4%	6.7%

Schools Near Edgar 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 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
Edgar Middle	Public	6-8	203 E Birch St	Edgar	54426	Marathon County	Edgar School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 352-2352	135	10	13.9	30.4%	128 (94.8%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	64.4	225^th of 641 public middle schools	64.9%		77.6	102^nd of 640 public middle schools	84.1%	123			77.1	54.8	52.2			77.1	78.6	52.2		60.9		45.7	$12,842	$701	$12,141
Marathon Venture Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	100 Spring Valley Dr	Marathon	54448	Marathon County	Marathon City School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 443-2538	156	9	16.6	18.6%	141 (90.4%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (5.1%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70.1	176^th of 641 public middle schools	72.5%		61.3	221^st of 640 public middle schools	65.5%	45			65.4	60.0	49.0			75.0	56.4	67.4		75.5		59.2	$3,937	$296	$3,641
Athens Middle	Public	6-8	601 W Village Limits Rd	Athens	54411	Marathon County	Athens School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(715) 257-7511	66	5	12.9	24.2%	62 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46	396^th of 641 public middle schools	38.2%		56.9	258^th of 640 public middle schools	59.7%	138			63.6	67.9	50.0			54.6	39.3	33.3		44.4		27.8	$14,716	$1,403	$13,314
Stratford Middle	Public	6-8	213311 Legion St	Stratford	54484	Marathon County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 687-4311	191	12	15.8	27.7%	171 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	81.6	76^th of 641 public middle schools	88.1%		70	157^th of 640 public middle schools	75.5%	81			62.2	59.7	64.6			80.0	71.9	78.5		78.5		76.9	$12,294	$300	$11,993
John Muir Middle	Public	6-8	1400 W Stewart Ave	Wausau	54401	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 261-0100	1,006	76	13.2	46.9%	601 (59.7%)	25 (2.5%)	68 (6.8%)	250 (24.9%)	9 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	50 (5.0%)	62.2	246^th of 641 public middle schools	61.6%		65.9	187^th of 640 public middle schools	70.8%	59			55.4	53.0	55.9			59.2	56.2	60.1		63.3		63.6	$12,147	$293	$11,855
Mosinee Middle	Public	4-8	700 High St	Mosinee	54455	Marathon County	Mosinee School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 693-3660	687	49	14.1	27.8%	639 (93.0%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (2.3%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.6%)	71.5	164^th of 641 public middle schools	74.4%		57.8	251^st of 640 public middle schools	60.8%	87	53.3	61.2	49.6	59.7	57.5	59.0	60.5	75.9	79.1	75.2	64.8	69.0	57.4	56.6	$12,048	$567	$11,481
Colby Middle	Public	6-8	703 N 2nd St	Colby	54421	Clark County	Colby School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 223-8869	217	17	12.8	62.7%	110 (50.7%)	2 (0.9%)	98 (45.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	23.9	529^th of 641 public middle schools	17.5%		21	526^th of 640 public middle schools	17.8%	3			27.8	47.8	37.5			25.0	45.5	33.3		38.9		30.6	$16,870	$352	$16,518
Horace Mann Middle	Public	6-8	3101 N 13th St	Wausau	54403	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 261-0725	683	54	12.5	42.5%	470 (68.8%)	24 (3.5%)	47 (6.9%)	102 (14.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (5.3%)	50.7	353^rd of 641 public middle schools	44.9%		51.6	310^th of 640 public middle schools	51.6%	43			63.3	53.5	44.6			62.4	51.6	46.0		55.7		41.6	$13,520	$578	$12,942

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