Is Elmwood Middle a good school?

Yes. Elmwood Middle ranks in the top 7.0% of Wisconsin middle schools.

How many students attend Elmwood Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 90 students attended Elmwood Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Elmwood Middle?

Students at Elmwood Middle are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Not Specified.

What high school do graduates of Elmwood Middle attend?

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

Elmwood Middle

Summary:

Elmwood Middle is a public middle school located in Elmwood, Wisconsin, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 83 students. The school is part of the Elmwood School District, which is ranked 41 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Elmwood Middle consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. The school ranks highly in the state for female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status students, indicating that it is effectively serving a diverse student population. Additionally, Elmwood Middle has maintained a very low dropout rate and relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, which are significantly better than the state averages. The school has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in Wisconsin, with a ranking of 45 out of 641 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Elmwood Middle outperforms the state averages, some nearby schools, such as Spring Valley Middle and Saint Croix Central Middle, also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked highly in the state. This suggests that the region may have a concentration of high-performing middle schools, which could provide opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices.

Detail:

Public 5-8

213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740-8664

(715) 639-2721

District: Elmwood School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
45^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,282

Students who attend Elmwood Middle usually attend:

High:

Elmwood High

Feeder schools for Elmwood Middle:

Elementary:

Elmwood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 90

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.7%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Not Specified:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elmwood Middle ranks better than 93% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.74. (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 (96.7%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Elmwood Middle employs 7.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elmwood Middle is $12,282.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elmwood Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood Middle 45^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Elmwood Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Elmwood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood School District 41^st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elmwood Middle

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Rank History for all students at Elmwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	70.48	97^th	332	70.8%
2008	51.64	339^th	519	34.7%
2009	68.48	146^th	521	72.0%
2010	78.06	50^th	539	90.7%
2011	74.41	83^rd	549	84.9%
2012	61.40	249^th	559	55.5%
2013	53.77	305^th	569	46.4%
2014	31.93	476^th	585	18.6%
2015	38.58	440^th	612	28.1%
2016	38.32	417^th	609	31.5%
2017	33.19	448^th	612	26.8%
2018	21.48	493^rd	579	14.9%
2019	44.41	372^nd	594	37.4%
2021	80.19	75^th	613	87.8%
2022	83.61	62^nd	617	90.0%
2023	87.77	45^th	640	93.0%
2024	86.74	45^th	641	93.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elmwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	34.78	350^th	489	28.4%
2019	44.78	278^th	487	42.9%
2021	72.60	71^st	499	85.8%
2022	83.34	30^th	522	94.3%
2023	91.62	11^th	525	97.9%
2024	80.84	45^th	520	91.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Elmwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	14.79	494^th	551	10.3%
2019	44.23	360^th	557	35.4%
2021	91.47	13^th	574	97.7%
2022	88.98	33^rd	576	94.3%
2023	83.31	61^st	579	89.5%
2024	84.34	54^th	580	90.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Elmwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	43.05	348^th	551	36.8%
2019	43.98	344^th	557	38.2%
2021	62.91	190^th	572	66.8%
2022	69.90	131^st	577	77.3%
2023	88.67	36^th	591	93.9%
2024	94.33	9^th	585	98.5%

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Rank History for White students at Elmwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.89	52^nd	412	87.4%
2024	87.68	25^th	407	93.9%

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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 Elmwood Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	76	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	76
1995	72	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	72
1996	72	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	72
1997	63	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	63
1998	73	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	73
1999	77	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	77
2000	62	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
2001	55	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	55
2002	63	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	63
2003	63	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	63
2004	64	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	64
2006	57	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	57
2007	48	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	49
2008	58	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	58
2009	78	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	81
2010	68	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	70
2011	77	1	0	3	1	1	0	0	83
2012	69	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	71
2013	60	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	63
2014	50	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	52
2015	64	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	67
2016	70	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	76
2017	70	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	77
2018	69	0	0	9	0	0	1	0	79
2019	87	1	0	6	1	0	3	0	98
2020	85	2	0	4	1	0	2	0	94
2021	70	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	73
2022	80	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	83
2023	81	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	83
2024	87	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	90

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 Elmwood Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	76	2.0	38.0	17.1
1995	72	3.0	24.0	22.2
1996	72	3.0	24.0	22.2
1997	63	3.0	21.0	19
1998	73	3.0	24.3	17.8
1999	77	3.0	25.7	22.1
2000	62	3.0	20.7	21
2001	55	2.0	27.5	27.3
2002	63	2.0	31.5	27
2003	63	2.0	31.5	27
2004	64	3.0	21.3	20.3
2006	57	4.4	13.0	n/a
2007	49	4.2	11.7	28.6
2008	58	4.3	13.5	20.7
2009	81	5.1	15.9	30.9
2010	70	3.8	18.0	31.4
2011	83	4.1	19.9	44.6
2012	71	4.1	17.0	28.2
2013	63	4.4	14.2	34.9
2014	52	4.6	11.1	28.8
2015	67	n/a	n/a	35.8
2016	76	5.0	15.2	42.1
2017	77	5.4	14.0	36.4
2018	79	5.5	14.2	35.4
2019	98	7.1	13.7	34.7
2020	94	6.9	13.5	38.3
2021	73	6.2	11.6	34.2
2022	83	6.4	12.8	32.5
2023	83	7.2	11.4	38.6
2024	90	7.4	12.1	36.7

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 Elmwood Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	76	2.0	38.0	17.1
1995	72	3.0	24.0	22.2
1996	72	3.0	24.0	22.2
1997	63	3.0	21.0	19
1998	73	3.0	24.3	17.8
1999	77	3.0	25.7	22.1
2000	62	3.0	20.7	21
2001	55	2.0	27.5	27.3
2002	63	2.0	31.5	27
2003	63	2.0	31.5	27
2004	64	3.0	21.3	20.3
2006	57	4.4	13.0	n/a
2007	49	4.2	11.7	28.6
2008	58	4.3	13.5	20.7
2009	81	5.1	15.9	30.9
2010	70	3.8	18.0	31.4
2011	83	4.1	19.9	44.6
2012	71	4.1	17.0	28.2
2013	63	4.4	14.2	34.9
2014	52	4.6	11.1	28.8
2015	67	n/a	n/a	35.8
2016	76	5.0	15.2	42.1
2017	77	5.4	14.0	36.4
2018	79	5.5	14.2	35.4
2019	98	7.1	13.7	34.7
2020	94	6.9	13.5	38.3
2021	73	6.2	11.6	34.2
2022	83	6.4	12.8	32.5
2023	83	7.2	11.4	38.6
2024	90	7.4	12.1	36.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elmwood Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$606 (4.9%)	$11,787 (95.1%)	$12,394
2020	$49 (0.4%)	$12,367 (99.6%)	$12,416
2021	$167 (1.4%)	$12,115 (98.6%)	$12,282

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elmwood 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 372^nd of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 45^th of 640 Middle schools	55.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Middle)	42.9	42.1	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood School District)	42.9	40	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Middle)	47.6	42.1	5.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood School District)	47.6	45	2.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Middle)	50	70.8	20.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood School District)	50	70.8	20.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Middle)	59.1	66.7	7.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood School District)	59.1	66.7	7.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Middle)	29.2	68.8	39.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood School District)	29.2	68.8	39.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Middle)	20.8	50	29.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood School District)	20.8	50	29.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Middle)	35.7	54.6	18.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood School District)	35.7	54.6	18.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Middle)	28.6	45.5	16.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood School District)	28.6	45.5	16.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Elmwood Middle)	42.9	81.8	39%
8th Grade Social Studies (Elmwood School District)	42.9	81.8	39%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Elmwood Middle)	57.1	77.3	20.1%
8th Grade Science (Elmwood School District)	57.1	77.3	20.1%
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	98	83	15.3%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	2	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	87	81	6.9%
Two or More Races	3	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.7%	38.6%	3.9%

Schools Near Elmwood 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
Elmwood Middle	Public	5-8	213 S Scott St	Elmwood	54740	Pierce County	Elmwood School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 639-2721	90	7	12.1	36.7%	87 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86.7	45^th of 641 public middle schools	93.0%		87.8	45^th of 640 public middle schools	93.0%		80.8	65.0	72.0	77.8	80.8	65.0	88.0	83.3	83.3	83.3	$12,282	$167	$12,115
Spring Valley Middle	Public	6-8	S1450 County Road CC	Spring Valley	54767	Pierce County	Spring Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 778-5554	155	10	15.3	26.5%	146 (94.2%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.2%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81.6	75^th of 641 public middle schools	88.3%		82.3	71^st of 640 public middle schools	88.9%	4		60.9	63.3	62.5		78.3	71.4	85.7	82.1	69.6	$10,660	$348	$10,313
Viking Middle	Public	6-8	500 Southside Dr	Woodville	54028	St. Croix County	Baldwin-Woodville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 698-2456	389	25	15.6	27.2%	348 (89.5%)	3 (0.8%)	15 (3.9%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	64.4	227^th of 641 public middle schools	64.6%		63.1	210^th of 640 public middle schools	67.2%	17		56.8	64.8	63.9		55.9	64.0	52.6	63.2	54.9	$11,133	$212	$10,922
Menomonie Middle	Public	6-8	920 21st St S	Menomonie	54751	Dunn County	Menomonie Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 232-1673	724	50	14.5	42.5%	580 (80.1%)	7 (1.0%)	30 (4.1%)	75 (10.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.3%)	58.9	273^rd of 641 public middle schools	57.4%		55.1	273^rd of 640 public middle schools	57.3%			58.9	54.2	38.7		64.7	62.6	53.5	65.2	55.7	$12,354	$755	$11,599
Ellsworth Middle	Public	6-8	312 Panther Dr	Ellsworth	54011	Pierce County	Ellsworth Community School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 273-3908	348	26	13.4	33.9%	313 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.6%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.4%)	73.6	142^nd of 641 public middle schools	77.8%		67.4	172^nd of 640 public middle schools	73.1%	30		67.6	57.6	72.5		58.3	56.6	63.3	73.3	72.5	$12,079	$472	$11,607
Glenwood City Middle	Public	6-8	850 Maple St	Glenwood City	54013	St. Croix County	Glenwood City School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 265-4266	133	12	11.4	41.4%	119 (89.5%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.3%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	46.4	393^rd of 641 public middle schools	38.7%		57.8	250^th of 640 public middle schools	60.9%	143		38.3	56.3	40.0		40.4	58.3	45.7	62.9	54.3	$9,834	$599	$9,235
Boyceville Middle	Public	6-8	1031 Tiffany St	Boyceville	54725	Dunn County	Boyceville Community School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 643-3647	156	10	15.6	43.6%	142 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	49.2	368^th of 641 public middle schools	42.6%		49.7	329^th of 640 public middle schools	48.6%	39		62.5	43.4	37.7		52.5	56.6	67.9	49.1	47.2	$11,619	$631	$10,988
Saint Croix Central Middle	Public	5-8	1295 Vine St	Hammond	54015	St. Croix County	Saint Croix Central School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 796-2256	477	36	13.3	21.2%	431 (90.4%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.6%)	10 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	83.7	62^nd of 641 public middle schools	90.3%		73.3	129^th of 640 public middle schools	79.8%	67	70.9	64.7	71.9	72.7	68.3	68.1	78.3	70.3	84.4	71.9	$12,962	$236	$12,727

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