J C McKenna Middle

Summary:

J C McKenna Middle is a public middle school located in Evansville, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 373 students. The school is part of the Evansville Community School District, which is ranked 189 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

J C McKenna Middle has consistently ranked in the top half of Wisconsin middle schools, ranking 202 out of 641 in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on the Forward Exam is generally on par with the Evansville Community School District and the state of Wisconsin, with some notable exceptions. In 2023-2024, 8th-grade students at J C McKenna Middle outperformed the district and state in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with male students and Hispanic students performing particularly well, while students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and those in special education tend to perform below the overall school average.

Compared to nearby middle schools, J C McKenna Middle generally performs on par or slightly better in academic achievement, with the exception of Monticello Middle, which outperforms J C McKenna in several subject areas. Belleville Middle and Edgerton Middle also show strong academic performance, particularly in 8th-grade subjects. J C McKenna Middle has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $11,030 in 2018-2019 to $13,409 in 2020-2021, but faces challenges in addressing the increasing rates of chronic absenteeism and dropout.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 307 S 1st St
       Evansville, WI  53536-1307


(608) 882-4780

District: Evansville Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
202nd of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,409 Help


Students who attend J C McKenna Middle usually attend:

High:    Evansville High

Feeder schools for J C McKenna Middle:

Elementary:    Levi Leonard Elementary
    Theodore Robinson Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  373

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.2%
Hispanic:
8.3%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.3% Help


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Compare Details J C McKenna Middle ranks better than 68.5% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.63. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.2%), Hispanic (8.3%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J C McKenna Middle is 13.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J C McKenna Middle is $13,409.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J C McKenna Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks J C McKenna Middle 202nd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See J C McKenna Middle in the ranking list.)

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Evansville Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Evansville Community School District 189th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J C McKenna Middle

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Rank History for all students at J C McKenna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.82 35th 324 89.2%
2005 63.91 151st 332 54.5%
2006 72.28 96th 382 74.9%
2007 69.97 109th 366 70.2%
2008 56.61 288th 519 44.5%
2009 66.39 173rd 521 66.8%
2010 59.67 255th 539 52.7%
2011 58.43 279th 549 49.2%
2012 61.50 245th 559 56.2%
2013 64.11 184th 569 67.7%
2014 63.83 199th 585 66.0%
2015 59.74 255th 612 58.3%
2016 53.53 299th 609 50.9%
2017 52.03 303rd 612 50.5%
2018 54.63 280th 579 51.6%
2019 57.40 259th 594 56.4%
2021 56.44 260th 613 57.6%
2022 53.80 288th 617 53.3%
2023 54.92 280th 640 56.3%
2024 66.63 202nd 641 68.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at J C McKenna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.97 14th 170 91.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at J C McKenna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.05 107th 417 74.3%
2019 37.45 269th 414 35.0%
2021 69.72 62nd 437 85.8%
2022 56.47 141st 421 66.5%
2023 57.64 128th 439 70.8%
2024 55.36 153rd 425 64.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J C McKenna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.38 287th 489 41.3%
2019 32.43 372nd 487 23.6%
2021 50.00 227th 499 54.5%
2022 46.52 270th 522 48.3%
2023 35.83 355th 525 32.4%
2024 55.10 214th 520 58.8%
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Rank History for Female students at J C McKenna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.70 221st 551 59.9%
2019 57.57 252nd 557 54.8%
2021 43.02 358th 574 37.6%
2022 42.54 362nd 576 37.2%
2023 48.88 305th 579 47.3%
2024 64.45 209th 580 64.0%
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Rank History for Male students at J C McKenna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.35 287th 551 47.9%
2019 56.33 251st 557 54.9%
2021 70.28 138th 572 75.9%
2022 65.26 164th 577 71.6%
2023 60.87 210th 591 64.5%
2024 68.09 173rd 585 70.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at J C McKenna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.00 44th 209 78.9%
2021 79.20 18th 225 92.0%
2022 38.20 131st 221 40.7%
2023 53.23 95th 229 58.5%
2024 76.45 39th 239 83.7%
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Rank History for White students at J C McKenna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.65 253rd 375 32.5%
2019 40.63 251st 382 34.3%
2021 44.39 226th 393 42.5%
2022 42.75 236th 397 40.6%
2023 38.52 261st 412 36.7%
2024 52.66 202nd 407 50.4%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for J C McKenna Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 340 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 340
1990 347 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1991 398 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1992 421 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 424
1993 429 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1994 427 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1995 402 1 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 412
1996 402 1 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 412
1997 435 1 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 443
1998 466 2 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1999 446 5 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2000 454 4 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2001 451 3 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2002 373 4 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 391
2003 373 4 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 391
2004 381 4 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 400
2005 399 3 4 9 3 n/a n/a 0 418
2006 389 1 6 10 3 n/a n/a 0 409
2007 395 3 6 13 4 n/a n/a 0 421
2008 370 4 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2009 360 7 4 20 2 n/a n/a 0 393
2010 339 3 6 22 5 n/a n/a 0 375
2011 372 7 7 26 2 0 9 0 423
2012 372 9 3 27 1 1 6 0 419
2013 388 7 2 24 0 0 3 0 424
2014 385 6 5 15 0 0 3 0 414
2015 395 7 3 13 0 0 3 0 421
2016 398 8 3 16 0 0 4 0 429
2017 390 8 3 21 0 0 4 0 426
2018 365 8 3 23 1 0 5 0 405
2019 371 8 3 26 1 0 9 0 418
2020 343 7 3 26 1 0 6 0 386
2021 350 9 2 21 0 0 7 0 389
2022 303 11 1 24 1 0 7 0 347
2023 314 11 1 31 2 0 14 0 373

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 J C McKenna Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 340 25.5 13.3 8.8
1990 347 26.9 12.8 11
1991 400 29.7 13.4 9.8
1992 424 30.7 13.8 10.8
1993 432 31.7 13.6 10.6
1994 427 30.7 13.9 10.3
1995 412 32.5 12.7 8.7
1996 412 32.5 12.7 8.7
1997 443 30.0 14.8 9
1998 476 32.4 14.7 9.2
1999 458 33.6 13.6 12.7
2000 464 35.9 12.9 11
2001 461 34.9 13.2 12.8
2002 391 25.8 15.2 17.6
2003 391 25.8 15.2 17.6
2004 400 26.6 15.0 14
2005 418 27.5 15.2 n/a
2006 409 28.9 14.2 n/a
2007 421 28.9 14.6 15.2
2008 395 29.6 13.3 20.3
2009 393 29.0 13.6 24.4
2010 375 28.5 13.1 22.9
2011 423 30.0 14.0 27
2012 419 30.3 13.8 30.5
2013 424 28.1 15.0 28.3
2014 414 29.0 14.2 28.7
2015 421 n/a n/a 27.6
2016 429 31.0 13.8 25.6
2017 426 29.5 14.4 21.4
2018 405 28.0 14.4 19.5
2019 418 28.0 14.9 22.5
2020 386 29.1 13.2 22.5
2021 389 29.1 13.3 24.2
2022 347 29.9 11.5 23.3
2023 373 28.2 13.2 26.3

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 J C McKenna Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 340 25.5 13.3 8.8
1990 347 26.9 12.8 11
1991 400 29.7 13.4 9.8
1992 424 30.7 13.8 10.8
1993 432 31.7 13.6 10.6
1994 427 30.7 13.9 10.3
1995 412 32.5 12.7 8.7
1996 412 32.5 12.7 8.7
1997 443 30.0 14.8 9
1998 476 32.4 14.7 9.2
1999 458 33.6 13.6 12.7
2000 464 35.9 12.9 11
2001 461 34.9 13.2 12.8
2002 391 25.8 15.2 17.6
2003 391 25.8 15.2 17.6
2004 400 26.6 15.0 14
2005 418 27.5 15.2 n/a
2006 409 28.9 14.2 n/a
2007 421 28.9 14.6 15.2
2008 395 29.6 13.3 20.3
2009 393 29.0 13.6 24.4
2010 375 28.5 13.1 22.9
2011 423 30.0 14.0 27
2012 419 30.3 13.8 30.5
2013 424 28.1 15.0 28.3
2014 414 29.0 14.2 28.7
2015 421 n/a n/a 27.6
2016 429 31.0 13.8 25.6
2017 426 29.5 14.4 21.4
2018 405 28.0 14.4 19.5
2019 418 28.0 14.9 22.5
2020 386 29.1 13.2 22.5
2021 389 29.1 13.3 24.2
2022 347 29.9 11.5 23.3
2023 373 28.2 13.2 26.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for J C McKenna Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $394 (3.6%) $10,635 (96.4%) $11,030
2020 $198 (1.6%) $12,524 (98.5%) $12,721
2021 $361 (2.7%) $13,048 (97.3%) $13,409

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J C McKenna 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 259th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 280th of 640 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (J C McKenna Middle)51.738.8
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Community School District)51.638.8
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (J C McKenna Middle)5438
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Evansville Community School District)5438
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (J C McKenna Middle)54.346.4
 7.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Community School District)54.346.4
 7.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (J C McKenna Middle)32.642.9
 10.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Evansville Community School District)32.642.9
 10.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (J C McKenna Middle)44.536.2
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Community School District)44.535.7
 8.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (J C McKenna Middle)35.728.4
 7.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Evansville Community School District)35.728.7
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (J C McKenna Middle)49.262.2
 13%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Evansville Community School District)49.262.8
 13.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (J C McKenna Middle)46.952
 5.1%
   8th Grade Science (Evansville Community School District)46.951.9
 5.1%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students418373
 10.8%
African American811
 37.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic2631
 19.2%
Pacific Islander00
White371314
 15.4%
Two or More Races914
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.5%26.3%
 3.8%


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J C McKenna Middle ranks 202nd of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend J C McKenna Middle usually go on to attend Evansville High

In the 2022-23 school year, 373 students attended J C McKenna Middle.

Students at J C McKenna Middle are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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