Elcho Middle

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Elcho Middle ranks 318 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Elcho Middle is a public middle school located in Elcho, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 58 students. The school is part of the Elcho School District, which is ranked 286 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Elcho Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin middle schools, ranging from 318 to 531 out of 641 schools in the past few years, and its SchoolDigger rating has also been low, ranging from 1 to 3 stars out of 5. The school has performed significantly better for male students and low socioeconomic status students compared to female and white students. Elcho Middle's test scores in core subjects have generally been below the state averages, with the most significant struggles in Mathematics. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 9.5% to 30.9% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to the nearby James Williams Middle and Crandon Middle schools, Elcho Middle generally performs worse in terms of statewide ranking, test scores, and other key metrics. This suggests that Elcho Middle may face unique challenges or circumstances that are not shared by the surrounding schools, and the school could potentially benefit from learning from the practices and strategies of its higher-performing neighbors.

Detail:

Public 6-8

N11268 Antigo St
Elcho, WI 54428

(715) 275-3707

District: Elcho School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
318^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,236

Students who attend Elcho Middle usually attend:

High:

Elcho High

Feeder schools for Elcho Middle:

Elementary:

Elcho Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 58

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Hispanic:

1.7%

American Indian:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elcho Middle ranks better than 50.4% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.05. (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%), American Indian (1.7%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elcho Middle is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Elcho Middle employs 4.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elcho Middle is $18,236.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elcho Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Elcho Middle 318^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Elcho Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

Elcho School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elcho School District 286^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elcho Middle

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Rank History for all students at Elcho Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2015	40.83	433^rd	612	29.2%
2016	35.63	439^th	609	27.9%
2017	31.90	464^th	612	24.2%
2018	34.36	436^th	579	24.7%
2019	30.32	463^rd	594	22.1%
2021	17.31	531^st	613	13.4%
2022	30.71	462^nd	617	25.1%
2023	39.61	410^th	640	35.9%
2024	54.05	318^th	641	50.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elcho Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	48.18	243^rd	489	50.3%
2019	41.55	303^rd	487	37.8%
2022	58.90	176^th	522	66.3%
2023	50.45	245^th	525	53.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Elcho Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	47.65	319^th	551	42.1%
2019	18.35	487^th	557	12.6%
2021	16.12	495^th	574	13.8%
2022	34.85	407^th	576	29.3%
2023	50.31	297^th	579	48.7%
2024	40.49	385^th	580	33.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Elcho Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	30.32	431^st	551	21.8%
2019	43.58	348^th	557	37.5%
2021	22.86	472^nd	572	17.5%
2022	31.62	423^rd	577	26.7%
2023	33.42	414^th	591	29.9%
2024	67.91	176^th	585	69.9%

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Rank History for White students at Elcho Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	2.60	388^th	393	1.3%
2022	16.37	356^th	397	10.3%
2023	19.11	354^th	412	14.1%

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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 Elcho Middle

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Year	White	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2015	59	0	3	1	1	0	64
2016	64	1	2	2	1	0	70
2017	71	1	4	0	1	0	77
2018	59	2	2	0	1	0	64
2019	62	3	3	0	1	1	70
2020	61	3	1	0	1	0	66
2021	59	1	0	0	1	0	61
2022	52	0	1	0	1	0	54
2023	55	1	1	0	1	0	58

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 Elcho Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	64	n/a	n/a	46.9
2016	70	6.0	11.6	51.4
2017	77	6.3	12.1	44.2
2018	64	6.3	10.0	46.9
2019	70	6.3	11.0	54.3
2020	66	6.3	10.4	42.4
2021	61	7.2	8.4	49.2
2022	54	5.4	9.9	42.6
2023	58	4.7	12.1	48.3

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 Elcho Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	64	n/a	n/a	46.9
2016	70	6.0	11.6	51.4
2017	77	6.3	12.1	44.2
2018	64	6.3	10.0	46.9
2019	70	6.3	11.0	54.3
2020	66	6.3	10.4	42.4
2021	61	7.2	8.4	49.2
2022	54	5.4	9.9	42.6
2023	58	4.7	12.1	48.3

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 Elcho Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$476 (2.7%)	$17,155 (97.3%)	$17,632
2020	$755 (3.2%)	$23,118 (96.8%)	$23,873
2021	$843 (4.6%)	$17,392 (95.4%)	$18,236

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elcho Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 463^rd of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 410^th of 640 Middle schools	13.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elcho Middle)	24	45.5	21.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elcho School District)	24	45.5	21.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elcho Middle)	24	18.2	5.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elcho School District)	24	18.2	5.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elcho Middle)	13	41.2	28.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elcho School District)	13	41.2	28.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elcho Middle)	17.4	29.4	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elcho School District)	17.4	29.4	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elcho Middle)	19.1	29.4	10.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elcho School District)	19.1	29.4	10.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elcho Middle)	23.8	11.8	12.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elcho School District)	23.8	11.8	12.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Elcho Middle)	66.7	58.8	7.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Elcho School District)	66.7	58.8	7.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Elcho Middle)	66.7	41.2	25.5%
8th Grade Science (Elcho School District)	66.7	41.2	25.5%
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	70	58	17.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	62	55	11.3%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.3%	48.3%	6%

Schools Near Elcho 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 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th 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
Elcho Middle	Public	6-8	N11268 Antigo St	Elcho	54428	Langlade County	Elcho School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 275-3707	58	5	12.1	48.3%	55 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	54.1	318^th of 641 public middle schools	50.4%		39.6	410^th of 640 public middle schools	35.9%	92	43.8	77.8	58.8	31.3	50.0	56.3	64.7	47.1	$18,236	$843	$17,392
Crandon Middle	Public	6-8	9750 US Highway 8 W	Crandon	54520	Forest County	Crandon School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 478-6124	187	14	13.6	40.6%	105 (56.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	2 (1.1%)	47 (25.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (15.0%)	26.1	517^th of 641 public middle schools	19.3%		19.3	540^th of 640 public middle schools	15.6%	23	44.7	42.6	33.3	31.3	38.9	25.0	37.5	43.5	$14,787	$520	$14,268
James Williams Middle	Public	6-8	915 Acacia Ln	Rhinelander	54501	Oneida County	Rhinelander School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 365-9220	472	38	12.5	51.5%	424 (89.8%)	8 (1.7%)	14 (3.0%)	3 (0.6%)	13 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	48.5	377^th of 641 public middle schools	41.2%		45.2	371^st of 640 public middle schools	42.0%	6	41.5	43.5	49.7	48.7	50.0	55.4	63.7	52.9	$16,787	$530	$16,257

Frequently Asked Questions about Elcho Middle

Is Elcho Middle a good school?

Elcho Middle ranks 318^th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elcho Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 58 students attended Elcho Middle.

What high school do graduates of Elcho Middle attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Elcho Middle?

Students at Elcho Middle are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Elcho Middle in?

Elcho School District

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