Is Ithaca Middle a good school?

Ithaca Middle ranks 460 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Ithaca Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 74 students attended Ithaca Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Ithaca Middle?

Students at Ithaca Middle are 95% White, 3% Asian, 1% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander.

What high school do graduates of Ithaca Middle attend?

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

Ithaca Middle

Summary:

Ithaca Middle is a public middle school in Richland Center, Wisconsin, serving 77 students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant academic challenges, with student performance generally below the state average in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Ithaca Middle's academic struggles are evident across various metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 25% (8th grade) to 52% (6th grade), compared to the state average of 50.36% to 54.1%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 32.14% (7th grade) to 52% (6th grade), compared to the state average of 53.29% to 53.55%. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female and low-socioeconomic status students, is also an area of concern, with the school ranking lower in these categories compared to other Wisconsin middle schools. Additionally, Ithaca Middle has experienced high chronic absenteeism, reaching 23.1% in 2021-2022.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Webb Middle, River Valley Middle, Riverdale Junior High, and Weston Junior High School, Ithaca Middle generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects. However, the school has a lower dropout rate and a more favorable student-teacher ratio. Ithaca Middle's performance has also been inconsistent over the years, suggesting ongoing challenges in maintaining consistent academic progress.

Detail:

Public 6-8

24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581-6642

(608) 585-2311

District: Ithaca School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
460^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,570

Students who attend Ithaca Middle usually attend:

High:

Ithaca High

Feeder schools for Ithaca Middle:

Elementary:

Ithaca Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 74

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Asian:

2.7%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ithaca Middle ranks worse than 71.8% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.67. (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 (94.6%), Asian (2.7%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ithaca Middle is 14. (See more...)

Compare Ithaca Middle employs 5.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ithaca Middle is $11,570.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ithaca Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Ithaca Middle 460^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Ithaca Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Ithaca School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ithaca School District 347^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ithaca Middle

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Rank History for all students at Ithaca Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	57.48	192^nd	332	42.2%
2008	44.02	389^th	519	25.0%
2009	53.44	315^th	521	39.5%
2010	70.50	125^th	539	76.8%
2011	69.90	127^th	549	76.9%
2012	62.51	229^th	559	59.0%
2013	46.03	370^th	569	35.0%
2014	37.45	451^st	585	22.9%
2015	29.05	494^th	612	19.3%
2016	14.27	537^th	609	11.8%
2017	21.56	512^th	612	16.3%
2018	32.68	445^th	579	23.1%
2019	31.35	458^th	594	22.9%
2021	54.11	286^th	613	53.3%
2022	47.08	350^th	617	43.3%
2023	41.46	398^th	640	37.8%
2024	35.67	460^th	641	28.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ithaca Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	26.44	335^th	417	19.7%
2019	58.30	123^rd	414	70.3%
2023	97.72	4^th	439	99.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ithaca Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	25.27	416^th	489	14.9%
2019	41.18	308^th	487	36.8%
2021	42.88	290^th	499	41.9%
2022	21.33	451^st	522	13.6%
2023	20.64	449^th	525	14.5%
2024	27.87	409^th	520	21.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Ithaca Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	32.25	424^th	551	23.0%
2019	45.34	348^th	557	37.5%
2021	61.64	198^th	574	65.5%
2022	52.85	282^nd	576	51.0%
2023	35.09	408^th	579	29.5%
2024	38.53	397^th	580	31.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Ithaca Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	39.28	376^th	551	31.8%
2019	22.55	475^th	557	14.7%
2021	50.62	289^th	572	49.5%
2022	44.31	334^th	577	42.1%
2023	50.00	302^nd	591	48.9%
2024	34.72	424^th	585	27.5%

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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 Ithaca Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	54	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	54
1990	56	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	58
1991	59	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	61
1992	51	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	55
1993	49	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	52
1994	51	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	52
1995	53	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	56
1996	53	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	56
1997	80	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	82
1998	84	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	84
1999	93	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	94
2000	89	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	90
2001	93	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	95
2002	87	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	87
2003	87	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	87
2004	94	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	94
2005	83	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	84
2006	86	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	87
2007	84	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	84
2008	73	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	73
2009	61	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	62
2010	70	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	71
2011	69	1	1	1	0	0	0	72
2012	87	2	1	1	0	0	0	91
2013	76	3	1	1	0	0	1	82
2014	79	2	0	1	0	0	1	83
2015	71	1	0	1	0	0	0	73
2016	86	1	1	0	0	0	0	88
2017	91	2	1	0	0	0	0	94
2018	113	0	1	3	0	0	1	118
2019	109	2	1	3	0	0	1	116
2020	98	0	1	7	0	0	0	106
2021	87	0	2	7	0	1	0	97
2022	68	0	2	8	0	1	0	79
2023	71	0	1	3	0	2	0	77
2024	70	0	2	1	0	1	0	74

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 Ithaca Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	54	3.0	18.0	20.4
1990	58	2.0	29.0	15.5
1991	61	2.0	30.5	16.4
1992	55	2.0	27.5	16.4
1993	52	2.3	22.6	15.4
1994	52	2.3	22.6	19.2
1995	56	2.3	24.3	16.1
1996	56	2.3	24.3	16.1
1997	82	2.1	39.0	14.6
1998	84	2.1	40.0	17.9
1999	94	3.1	30.3	26.6
2000	90	2.1	42.9	23.3
2001	95	4.4	21.6	23.2
2002	87	4.4	19.8	34.5
2003	87	4.4	19.8	34.5
2004	94	7.9	11.9	27.7
2005	84	6.8	12.4	n/a
2006	87	8.2	10.6	n/a
2007	84	8.8	9.5	21.4
2008	73	8.4	8.7	28.8
2009	62	6.1	10.2	25.8
2010	71	5.8	12.2	33.8
2011	72	6.5	10.9	19.4
2012	91	4.3	20.7	26.4
2013	82	6.5	12.6	36.6
2014	83	6.5	12.7	43.4
2015	73	n/a	n/a	41.1
2016	88	7.0	12.5	46.6
2017	94	7.3	12.8	39.4
2018	118	7.3	16.1	40.7
2019	116	8.3	13.9	49.1
2020	106	7.2	14.7	41.5
2021	97	7.5	12.8	48.5
2022	79	7.0	11.1	44.3
2023	77	7.0	11.0	44.2
2024	74	5.2	14.0	48.6

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 Ithaca Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	54	3.0	18.0	20.4
1990	58	2.0	29.0	15.5
1991	61	2.0	30.5	16.4
1992	55	2.0	27.5	16.4
1993	52	2.3	22.6	15.4
1994	52	2.3	22.6	19.2
1995	56	2.3	24.3	16.1
1996	56	2.3	24.3	16.1
1997	82	2.1	39.0	14.6
1998	84	2.1	40.0	17.9
1999	94	3.1	30.3	26.6
2000	90	2.1	42.9	23.3
2001	95	4.4	21.6	23.2
2002	87	4.4	19.8	34.5
2003	87	4.4	19.8	34.5
2004	94	7.9	11.9	27.7
2005	84	6.8	12.4	n/a
2006	87	8.2	10.6	n/a
2007	84	8.8	9.5	21.4
2008	73	8.4	8.7	28.8
2009	62	6.1	10.2	25.8
2010	71	5.8	12.2	33.8
2011	72	6.5	10.9	19.4
2012	91	4.3	20.7	26.4
2013	82	6.5	12.6	36.6
2014	83	6.5	12.7	43.4
2015	73	n/a	n/a	41.1
2016	88	7.0	12.5	46.6
2017	94	7.3	12.8	39.4
2018	118	7.3	16.1	40.7
2019	116	8.3	13.9	49.1
2020	106	7.2	14.7	41.5
2021	97	7.5	12.8	48.5
2022	79	7.0	11.1	44.3
2023	77	7.0	11.0	44.2
2024	74	5.2	14.0	48.6

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 Ithaca Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$404 (4.5%)	$8,586 (95.5%)	$8,990
2020	$434 (4.3%)	$9,556 (95.7%)	$9,990
2021	$798 (6.9%)	$10,771 (93.1%)	$11,570

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ithaca 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 458^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 398^th of 640 Middle schools	14.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca Middle)	38.5	25	13.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca School District)	38.5	25	13.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ithaca Middle)	28.2	21.4	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ithaca School District)	28.2	21.4	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca Middle)	20.6	35.3	14.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca School District)	20.6	35.3	14.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ithaca Middle)	29.4	23.5	5.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ithaca School District)	29.4	23.5	5.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca Middle)	22.9	39.3	16.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca School District)	22.9	39.3	16.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ithaca Middle)	20	25	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ithaca School District)	20	25	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ithaca Middle)	48.6	67.9	19.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ithaca School District)	48.6	67.9	19.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Ithaca Middle)	54.3	46.4	7.9%
8th Grade Science (Ithaca School District)	54.3	46.4	7.9%
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	116	77	33.6%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	109	71	34.9%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.1%	44.2%	5%

Schools Near Ithaca 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
Ithaca Middle	Public	6-8	24615 State Hwy 58	Richland Center	53581	Richland County	Ithaca School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 585-2311	74	5	14.0	48.6%	70 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35.7	460^th of 641 public middle schools	28.2%		41.5	398^th of 640 public middle schools	37.8%	62		52.0	35.7	25.0		52.0	32.1	43.8	62.5	43.8	$11,570	$798	$10,771
Weston Junior High School	Public	7-8	E2511 County Road S	Cazenovia	53924	Richland County	Weston School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 986-2151	40	4	10.9	45.0%	39 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	35.8	459^th of 641 public middle schools	28.4%		52.9	295^th of 640 public middle schools	53.9%	164			36.4	13.3			54.6	60.0	53.3	33.3	$18,563	$1,845	$16,718
Riverdale Junior High	Public	7-8	235 E Elm St	Muscoda	53573	Grant County	Riverdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 739-3116	96	6	15.5	56.3%	89 (92.7%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.2%)	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
River Ridge Middle	Public	5-8	11165 County Highway P	Patch Grove	53573	Grant County	River Ridge School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 994-2715	141	12	11.6	48.9%	131 (92.9%)	2 (1.4%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	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
River Valley Middle	Public	5-8	660 W Daley St	Spring Green	53588	Sauk County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 588-2556	311	29	10.7	37.3%	288 (92.6%)	4 (1.3%)	11 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	73.9	140^th of 641 public middle schools	78.2%		70	158^th of 640 public middle schools	75.3%	18	58.3	48.7	73.9	62.2	63.9	65.4	81.5	67.6	73.0	63.5	$13,114	$433	$12,681
Webb Middle	Public	6-8	707 N Webb Ave	Reedsburg	53959	Sauk County	Reedsburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 768-8930	563	43	13.0	42.5%	475 (84.4%)	6 (1.1%)	62 (11.0%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	52.4	340^th of 641 public middle schools	47.0%		50.8	315^th of 640 public middle schools	50.8%	25		49.1	50.3	45.7		55.8	65.5	55.3	55.6	50.3	$12,104	$903	$11,200

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