Howards Grove Middle

Summary:

Howards Grove Middle is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Howards Grove School District in Howards Grove, Wisconsin, with 267 students and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Howards Grove Middle consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with an impressive 80.43% 6th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate compared to the state average of 54.1%. The school particularly excels for male and white student subgroups, ranking in the top 100 Wisconsin middle schools for these groups. However, the school's performance for female, special education, and low socioeconomic status students is more average. Howards Grove Middle also maintains a 0.0% dropout rate and generally lower chronic absenteeism rates than the state average.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Howards Grove Middle outperforms most, including Oostburg Middle, Kiel Middle, and the Sheboygan Area School District middle schools. The only exception is Kohler Middle, which is a top-performing school in the state. Howards Grove Middle also has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and a slightly lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby middle schools.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 506 Kennedy Ave
       Howards Grove, WI  53083-1197


(920) 565-4452

District: Howards Grove School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
239th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,558 Help


Students who attend Howards Grove Middle usually attend:

High:    Howards Grove High

Feeder schools for Howards Grove Middle:

Elementary:    Northview Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  267

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Two or more races:
6.4%
Asian:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Howards Grove Middle ranks better than 62.7% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.84. (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 (88%), two or more races (6.4%), Asian (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Howards Grove Middle is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howards Grove Middle is $10,558.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Howards Grove Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Howards Grove Middle 239th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Howards Grove Middle in the ranking list.)

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Howards Grove School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Howards Grove School District 73rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Howards Grove Middle

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Rank History for all students at Howards Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 66.93 165th 519 68.2%
2009 66.20 175th 521 66.4%
2010 69.16 146th 539 72.9%
2011 72.41 101st 549 81.6%
2012 77.29 56th 559 90.0%
2013 62.77 193rd 569 66.1%
2014 59.74 251st 585 57.1%
2015 83.48 40th 612 93.5%
2016 80.91 67th 609 89.0%
2017 66.66 173rd 612 71.7%
2018 84.42 48th 579 91.7%
2019 80.84 66th 594 88.9%
2021 84.37 57th 613 90.7%
2022 83.19 66th 617 89.3%
2023 81.12 78th 640 87.8%
2024 62.84 239th 641 62.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Howards Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.23 281st 417 32.6%
2019 41.03 241st 414 41.8%
2021 64.89 87th 437 80.1%
2022 61.40 111th 421 73.6%
2023 67.82 76th 439 82.7%
2024 30.01 321st 425 24.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Howards Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.00 74th 489 84.9%
2019 39.03 322nd 487 33.9%
2021 66.86 104th 499 79.2%
2022 69.90 93rd 522 82.2%
2023 69.92 93rd 525 82.3%
2024 49.90 251st 520 51.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Howards Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.30 40th 551 92.7%
2019 75.62 97th 557 82.6%
2021 83.87 48th 574 91.6%
2022 78.70 80th 576 86.1%
2023 73.41 119th 579 79.4%
2024 50.01 325th 580 44.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Howards Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.58 56th 551 89.8%
2019 83.29 46th 557 91.7%
2021 84.63 47th 572 91.8%
2022 86.21 42nd 577 92.7%
2023 86.91 42nd 591 92.9%
2024 76.51 97th 585 83.4%
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Rank History for White students at Howards Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 74.84 71st 397 82.1%
2023 74.07 83rd 412 79.9%
2024 39.45 260th 407 36.1%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Howards Grove Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 321 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1996 321 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1997 320 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1998 333 0 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 339
1999 334 1 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2000 342 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2001 307 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 281 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2003 281 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2004 270 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2005 308 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2006 302 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2007 308 1 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2008 298 0 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2009 271 0 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2010 269 1 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2011 253 2 1 4 0 0 0 0 260
2012 245 2 1 4 0 0 1 0 253
2013 243 2 0 7 1 0 1 0 254
2014 251 2 1 4 0 0 1 0 259
2015 245 3 1 5 1 0 1 0 256
2016 238 4 1 7 1 0 1 0 252
2017 229 2 1 6 0 0 2 0 240
2018 222 3 1 5 0 0 2 0 233
2019 243 1 5 5 0 0 3 0 257
2020 235 2 7 5 0 0 5 0 254
2021 252 1 9 4 0 0 13 0 279
2022 258 2 11 5 0 0 17 0 293
2023 235 4 8 3 0 0 17 0 267

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 Howards Grove Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 322 21.0 15.3 3.4
1996 322 21.0 15.3 3.4
1997 323 21.2 15.2 3.1
1998 339 21.9 15.5 2.4
1999 341 22.9 14.9 2.9
2000 349 22.9 15.2 2
2001 314 23.0 13.7 1
2002 285 21.7 13.1 3.2
2003 285 21.7 13.1 3.2
2004 271 21.9 12.4 4.1
2005 311 24.0 13.0 n/a
2006 310 24.4 12.7 n/a
2007 321 25.6 12.5 7.2
2008 309 23.8 13.0 7.1
2009 282 22.3 12.6 5.7
2010 279 20.4 13.6 14.3
2011 260 19.8 13.1 11.9
2012 253 18.6 13.5 14.2
2013 254 19.4 13.0 15.7
2014 259 18.2 14.1 13.9
2015 256 n/a n/a 16.4
2016 252 18.0 14.0 13.9
2017 240 17.8 13.4 11.3
2018 233 18.1 12.8 10.3
2019 257 17.9 14.3 12.8
2020 254 18.2 13.8 15.7
2021 279 18.4 15.1 15.1
2022 293 19.4 15.0 14
2023 267 19.5 13.6 13.5

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 Howards Grove Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 322 21.0 15.3 3.4
1996 322 21.0 15.3 3.4
1997 323 21.2 15.2 3.1
1998 339 21.9 15.5 2.4
1999 341 22.9 14.9 2.9
2000 349 22.9 15.2 2
2001 314 23.0 13.7 1
2002 285 21.7 13.1 3.2
2003 285 21.7 13.1 3.2
2004 271 21.9 12.4 4.1
2005 311 24.0 13.0 n/a
2006 310 24.4 12.7 n/a
2007 321 25.6 12.5 7.2
2008 309 23.8 13.0 7.1
2009 282 22.3 12.6 5.7
2010 279 20.4 13.6 14.3
2011 260 19.8 13.1 11.9
2012 253 18.6 13.5 14.2
2013 254 19.4 13.0 15.7
2014 259 18.2 14.1 13.9
2015 256 n/a n/a 16.4
2016 252 18.0 14.0 13.9
2017 240 17.8 13.4 11.3
2018 233 18.1 12.8 10.3
2019 257 17.9 14.3 12.8
2020 254 18.2 13.8 15.7
2021 279 18.4 15.1 15.1
2022 293 19.4 15.0 14
2023 267 19.5 13.6 13.5

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 Howards Grove Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $240 (2.2%) $10,771 (97.8%) $11,011
2020 $95 (0.9%) $10,484 (99.1%) $10,579
2021 $422 (4.0%) $10,136 (96.0%) $10,558

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Howards Grove Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 66th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 78th of 640 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Howards Grove Middle)52.233.3
 18.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Howards Grove School District)52.233.3
 18.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Howards Grove Middle)62.347.9
 14.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Howards Grove School District)62.347.9
 14.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Howards Grove Middle)71.759.4
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Howards Grove School District)71.759.4
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Howards Grove Middle)91.765.2
 26.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Howards Grove School District)91.765.2
 26.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Howards Grove Middle)5050
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Howards Grove School District)5050
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Howards Grove Middle)56.940.8
 16.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Howards Grove School District)56.940.8
 16.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Howards Grove Middle)52.462.9
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Howards Grove School District)52.462.9
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Howards Grove Middle)47.654.8
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Howards Grove School District)47.654.8
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Howards Grove Middle)65.172.6
 7.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Howards Grove School District)65.172.6
 7.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Howards Grove Middle)65.169.4
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (Howards Grove School District)65.169.4
 4.3%
   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 Students257267
 3.9%
African American14
 300%
American Indian00
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White243235
 3.3%
Two or More Races317
 466.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.8%13.5%
 0.6%


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Howards Grove Middle ranks 239th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 267 students attended Howards Grove Middle.

Students at Howards Grove Middle are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend Howards Grove Middle usually go on to attend Howards Grove High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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