Gilmanton Middle

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Gilmanton Middle ranks 342 nd of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gilmanton Middle is a public middle school located in Gilmanton, Wisconsin, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 39 students. The school is part of the Gilmanton School District, which is ranked 355 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gilmanton Middle has faced significant challenges in recent years, with a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 71 out of 609 Wisconsin middle schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 553 out of 640 in 2022-2023. Its overall SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 1 star during this period. The school's student performance on the Forward Exam is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 21.43% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.75%. Additionally, Gilmanton Middle has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.3% in 2018-2019 to 23.1% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Arcadia Middle, Eleva-Strum Middle, and Mondovi Middle, Gilmanton Middle's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better overall rankings. Despite these challenges, Gilmanton Middle spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $15,157 to $16,498 over the past few years, which is higher than the spending at some of the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 5-8

S889 Larson Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743

(715) 946-3158

District: Gilmanton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
342^nd of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,157

Students who attend Gilmanton Middle usually attend:

High:

Gilmanton High

Feeder schools for Gilmanton Middle:

Elementary:

Gilmanton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 39

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gilmanton Middle ranks worse than 53.4% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.09. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gilmanton Middle is 8.2. (See more...)

Compare Gilmanton Middle employs 4.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gilmanton Middle is $15,157.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gilmanton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilmanton Middle 342^nd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Gilmanton Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Gilmanton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilmanton School District 355^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gilmanton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Gilmanton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2015	44.54	412^th	612	32.7%
2016	80.19	71^st	609	88.3%
2017	52.20	300^th	612	51.0%
2018	62.48	210^th	579	63.7%
2019	63.15	197^th	594	66.8%
2021	51.03	308^th	613	49.8%
2022	32.78	448^th	617	27.4%
2023	17.18	553^rd	640	13.6%
2024	52.09	342^nd	641	46.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Gilmanton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	36.43	396^th	576	31.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Gilmanton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	25.71	462^nd	577	19.9%

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Rank History for White students at Gilmanton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	56.02	160^th	382	58.1%
2021	28.17	308^th	393	21.6%
2022	29.67	306^th	397	22.9%
2023	8.14	398^th	412	3.4%
2024	40.07	256^th	407	37.1%

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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 Gilmanton Middle

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2013	52	1	0	0	53
2014	49	0	0	1	50
2015	52	0	0	1	53
2016	47	0	0	1	48
2017	48	0	0	1	49
2018	41	0	0	2	43
2019	35	0	3	0	38
2020	38	0	3	0	41
2021	41	0	3	0	44
2022	38	0	1	0	39
2023	37	0	0	2	39

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 Gilmanton Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	53	4.3	12.2	41.5
2014	50	4.2	11.9	38
2015	53	n/a	n/a	39.6
2016	48	5.0	9.6	41.7
2017	49	5.0	9.7	55.1
2018	43	5.3	8.0	65.1
2019	38	4.9	7.6	57.9
2020	41	4.7	8.5	61
2021	44	4.7	9.2	61.4
2022	39	4.9	7.8	61.5
2023	39	4.7	8.2	46.2

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 Gilmanton Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	53	4.3	12.2	41.5
2014	50	4.2	11.9	38
2015	53	n/a	n/a	39.6
2016	48	5.0	9.6	41.7
2017	49	5.0	9.7	55.1
2018	43	5.3	8.0	65.1
2019	38	4.9	7.6	57.9
2020	41	4.7	8.5	61
2021	44	4.7	9.2	61.4
2022	39	4.9	7.8	61.5
2023	39	4.7	8.2	46.2

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 Gilmanton Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$702 (4.3%)	$15,796 (95.7%)	$16,498
2020	$617 (4.0%)	$14,859 (96.0%)	$15,476
2021	$1,155 (7.6%)	$14,001 (92.4%)	$15,157

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gilmanton 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 197^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 553^rd of 640 Middle schools	53.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gilmanton Middle)	18.2	44.4	26.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gilmanton School District)	18.2	44.4	26.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gilmanton Middle)	63.6	33.3	30.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gilmanton School District)	63.6	33.3	30.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gilmanton Middle)	33.3	63.6	30.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gilmanton School District)	33.3	63.6	30.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	38.4	3.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gilmanton Middle)	33.3	36.4	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gilmanton School District)	33.3	36.4	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	39.7	3.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gilmanton Middle)	50	25	25%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gilmanton School District)	50	25	25%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gilmanton Middle)	60	33.3	26.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gilmanton School District)	60	33.3	26.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gilmanton Middle)	37.5	0	37.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gilmanton School District)	37.5	0	37.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gilmanton Middle)	87.5	0	87.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gilmanton School District)	87.5	0	87.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Gilmanton Middle)	62.5	20	42.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Gilmanton School District)	62.5	20	42.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Gilmanton Middle)	50	20	30%
8th Grade Science (Gilmanton School District)	50	20	30%
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	38	39	2.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	35	37	5.7%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.9%	46.2%	11.7%

Schools Near Gilmanton 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
Gilmanton Middle	Public	5-8	S889 Larson Rd	Gilmanton	54743	Buffalo County	Gilmanton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 946-3158	39	5	8.2	46.2%	37 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)	52.1	342^nd of 641 public middle schools	46.6%		17.2	553^rd of 640 public middle schools	13.6%	211	21.4	50.0		41.7	7.1	40.0		50.0	91.7	50.0	$15,157	$1,155	$14,001
Mondovi Middle	Public	6-8	337 N Jackson St	Mondovi	54755	Buffalo County	Mondovi School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 926-3457	168	13	13.0	35.1%	154 (91.7%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	48.3	380^th of 641 public middle schools	40.7%		53.3	293^rd of 640 public middle schools	54.2%	87		55.9	55.8	45.3		48.5	48.1	60.4	50.9	41.5	$14,197	$741	$13,456
Eleva-Strum Middle	Public	6-8	W23597 Us-10	Strum	54770	Trempealeau County	Eleva-Strum School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 695-2696	142	11	12.6	2.1%	125 (88.0%)	1 (0.7%)	14 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	48.5	376^th of 641 public middle schools	41.3%		31.1	466^th of 640 public middle schools	27.2%	90		68.4	51.0	48.6		63.2	49.0	51.4	31.4	37.1	$9,647	$351	$9,297
Independence Middle	Public	6-8	23786 Indee Blvd	Independence	54747	Trempealeau County	Independence School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 985-3172	95	8	11.2	58.9%	51 (53.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (44.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	54.9	306^th of 641 public middle schools	52.3%		52.2	300^th of 640 public middle schools	53.1%	6		48.3	63.3	44.0		41.4	66.7	60.0	64.0	48.0	$16,161	$1,416	$14,744
Arcadia Middle	Public	5-8	725 Fairfield Ave	Arcadia	54612	Trempealeau County	Arcadia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 323-7500	337	27	12.6	82.2%	63 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	267 (79.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	46.8	390^th of 641 public middle schools	39.2%		37.5	429^th of 640 public middle schools	33.0%	39	30.0	40.5	73.0	38.6	48.9	44.3	47.3	51.4	70.0	37.1	$14,315	$811	$13,504

Frequently Asked Questions about Gilmanton Middle

What is the racial makeup of Gilmanton Middle?

Students at Gilmanton Middle are 95% White, 5% Two or more races.

Is Gilmanton Middle a good school?

Gilmanton Middle ranks 342^nd of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Gilmanton Middle attend?

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

How many students attend Gilmanton Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 39 students attended Gilmanton Middle.

What district is Gilmanton Middle in?

Gilmanton School District

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