Fennimore Middle

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Fennimore Middle ranks 206 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fennimore Middle is a public middle school serving 195 students in grades 6-8 in Fennimore, Wisconsin. It is part of the Fennimore Community School District, which is ranked 138 out of 428 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fennimore Middle stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics. In 2023-2024, 76.56% of 7th graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 53.53%. The school also outperforms the state in social studies and science. Additionally, Fennimore Middle has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past 5 school years, significantly better than the state average. The school's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.1% to 4.6% over the past 5 years, are also relatively low compared to the state.

Fennimore Middle's performance is consistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 111 and 353 out of over 600 middle schools in Wisconsin over the past 5 years. The school generally outperforms nearby schools, such as Platteville Middle, in terms of test scores and attendance. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Fennimore Middle is able to maintain strong academic performance and low dropout rates, suggesting the school is effectively supporting its economically disadvantaged students. While the school could potentially improve in English Language Arts scores and consider its higher student-teacher ratio, Fennimore Middle is a standout middle school in the region, providing a quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

510 7th St
Fennimore, WI 53809-1599

(608) 822-3245

District: Fennimore Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
206^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,675

Students who attend Fennimore Middle usually attend:

High:

Fennimore High

Feeder schools for Fennimore Middle:

Elementary:

Fennimore Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 195

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fennimore Middle ranks better than 67.9% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.19. (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 (89.2%), Hispanic (7.2%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fennimore Middle is 17. (See more...)

Compare Fennimore Middle employs 11.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fennimore Middle is $11,675.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fennimore Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Fennimore Middle 206^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Fennimore 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:

Fennimore Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fennimore Community School District 138^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fennimore Middle

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Rank History for all students at Fennimore Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2017	41.11	391^st	612	36.1%
2018	60.65	229^th	579	60.4%
2019	71.64	142^nd	594	76.1%
2021	74.46	111^th	613	81.9%
2022	59.74	226^th	617	63.4%
2023	46.94	353^rd	640	44.8%
2024	66.19	206^th	641	67.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Fennimore Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	59.93	116^th	417	72.2%
2019	65.49	83^rd	414	80.0%
2021	49.27	193^rd	437	55.8%
2022	38.65	255^th	421	39.4%
2023	26.39	359^th	439	18.2%
2024	41.71	227^th	425	46.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fennimore Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	71.82	70^th	489	85.7%
2019	80.46	34^th	487	93.0%
2021	74.85	58^th	499	88.4%
2022	61.59	151^st	522	71.1%
2023	34.86	358^th	525	31.8%
2024	65.18	137^th	520	73.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Fennimore Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	54.57	262^nd	551	52.5%
2019	67.98	149^th	557	73.2%
2021	73.89	106^th	574	81.5%
2022	58.44	229^th	576	60.2%
2023	49.95	299^th	579	48.4%
2024	64.17	213^th	580	63.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Fennimore Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	66.01	157^th	551	71.5%
2019	73.69	107^th	557	80.8%
2021	74.46	105^th	572	81.6%
2022	61.24	199^th	577	65.5%
2023	43.92	342^nd	591	42.1%
2024	70.06	160^th	585	72.6%

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Rank History for White students at Fennimore Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.38	65^th	393	83.5%

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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 Fennimore Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	160	1	3	10	0	1	175
2017	158	1	2	10	0	4	175
2018	165	1	1	8	1	5	181
2019	172	0	1	4	0	1	178
2020	171	0	0	3	0	1	175
2021	171	1	1	5	0	1	179
2022	169	1	1	10	1	2	184
2023	174	2	2	14	0	3	195

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 Fennimore Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	175	11.0	15.9	52
2017	175	11.1	15.7	48
2018	181	12.5	14.3	40.9
2019	178	11.8	15.0	35.4
2020	175	12.2	14.2	36
2021	179	12.1	14.7	43
2022	184	12.2	14.9	47.8
2023	195	11.4	17.0	39.5

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 Fennimore Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	175	11.0	15.9	52
2017	175	11.1	15.7	48
2018	181	12.5	14.3	40.9
2019	178	11.8	15.0	35.4
2020	175	12.2	14.2	36
2021	179	12.1	14.7	43
2022	184	12.2	14.9	47.8
2023	195	11.4	17.0	39.5

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 Fennimore Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$127 (1.2%)	$10,865 (98.9%)	$10,990
2020	$212 (1.9%)	$11,206 (98.1%)	$11,418
2021	$694 (5.9%)	$10,981 (94.1%)	$11,675

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fennimore 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 142^nd of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 353^rd of 640 Middle schools	31.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fennimore Middle)	68.9	25.8	43.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fennimore Community School District)	68.9	25.8	43.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fennimore Middle)	62.3	47	15.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fennimore Community School District)	62.3	47	15.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fennimore Middle)	66.1	31.3	34.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fennimore Community School District)	66.1	31.3	34.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fennimore Middle)	44.6	32.8	11.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fennimore Community School District)	44.6	32.8	11.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fennimore Middle)	46.3	34.5	11.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fennimore Community School District)	46.3	34.5	11.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fennimore Middle)	40.7	29.3	11.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fennimore Community School District)	40.7	29.3	11.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fennimore Middle)	55.6	63.8	8.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fennimore Community School District)	55.6	63.8	8.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Fennimore Middle)	51.9	48.3	3.6%
8th Grade Science (Fennimore Community School District)	51.9	48.3	3.6%
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	178	195	9.6%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	4	14	250%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	172	174	1.2%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.4%	39.5%	4.1%

Schools Near Fennimore 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
Fennimore Middle	Public	6-8	510 7th St	Fennimore	53809	Grant County	Fennimore Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 822-3245	195	11	17.0	39.5%	174 (89.2%)	2 (1.0%)	14 (7.2%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	66.2	206^th of 641 public middle schools	67.9%		46.9	353^rd of 640 public middle schools	44.8%	147		50.9	60.9	46.2		63.6	76.6	63.1	73.9	55.4	$11,675	$694	$10,981
Lancaster Middle	Public	6-8	802 E Elm St	Lancaster	53813	Grant County	Lancaster Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 723-6425	232	15	16.0	36.6%	218 (94.0%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	56.6	290^th of 641 public middle schools	54.8%		56.7	260^th of 640 public middle schools	59.4%	30		64.6	44.8	39.0		76.0	46.3	61.0	63.4	51.2	$11,419	$1,011	$10,407
Boscobel Junior High	Public	6-8	300 Brindley St	Boscobel	53805	Grant County	Boscobel Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 375-4161	152	14	10.5	55.3%	144 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	48.7	374^th of 641 public middle schools	41.7%		50	324^th of 640 public middle schools	49.4%	50		43.6	41.4	50.0		53.9	52.6	57.1	59.5	52.4	$13,093	$711	$12,381
Wauzeka Middle	Public	6-8	301 E Main St	Wauzeka	53826	Crawford County	Wauzeka-Steuben School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 875-5311	61	6	10.3	52.5%	58 (95.1%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	54.4	311^th of 641 public middle schools	51.5%		35.8	441^st of 640 public middle schools	31.1%	130		53.3	53.3	46.7		60.0	60.0	53.3	73.3	33.3	$19,162	$2,540	$16,622
Highland Community Middle	Public	6-8	1030 Cardinal Dr	Highland	53543	Iowa County	Highland School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 929-4525	51	5	10.4	29.4%	46 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	40.1	425^th of 641 public middle schools	33.7%		48	339^th of 640 public middle schools	47.0%	86		41.7	35.3	50.0		29.2	41.2	50.0	75.0	66.7	$12,793	$454	$12,339
River Ridge Middle	Public	5-8	11165 County Highway P	Patch Grove	53817	Grant County	River Ridge School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 994-2715	157	12	13.6	44.6%	146 (93.0%)	2 (1.3%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	88.6	34^th of 641 public middle schools	94.7%		65.3	190^th of 640 public middle schools	70.3%	156	55.2	76.9	70.4	73.7	72.4	74.4	74.1	89.5	84.2	76.3
Riverdale Junior High	Public	7-8	235 E Elm St	Muscoda	53573	Grant County	Riverdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 739-3116	105	6	18.0	54.3%	94 (89.5%)	2 (1.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.6%)	48	381^st of 641 public middle schools	40.6%		62.4	214^th of 640 public middle schools	66.6%	167			61.9	36.0			61.9	48.0	58.0	42.0	$12,208	$922	$11,286
Platteville Middle	Public	5-8	40 E Madison St	Platteville	53818	Grant County	Platteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 342-4010	437	32	13.6	43.0%	353 (80.8%)	25 (5.7%)	24 (5.5%)	14 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	82.3	68^th of 641 public middle schools	89.4%		69.9	159^th of 640 public middle schools	75.2%	91	50.5	79.6	60.2	72.0	64.7	78.9	61.2	72.0	82.8	71.0	$10,220	$883	$9,338

Frequently Asked Questions about Fennimore Middle

What district is Fennimore Middle in?

Fennimore Community School District

Is Fennimore Middle a good school?

Fennimore Middle ranks 206^th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Fennimore Middle attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Fennimore Middle?

Students at Fennimore Middle are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Fennimore Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 195 students attended Fennimore Middle.

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