Kiel Middle

Summary:

Kiel Middle is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Kiel Area School District in Kiel, Wisconsin. With 332 students, the school has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Wisconsin middle schools over the past several years, earning a high ranking of 29 out of 613 schools in the 2020-2021 school year.

Kiel Middle's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the state average on the Forward Exam in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 66.67% of 7th graders at Kiel Middle were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 51.77%. The school also performs exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, ranking in the top 20% of Wisconsin middle schools for female students, male students, white students, students with low socioeconomic status, and students in special education. Additionally, Kiel Middle has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for the past 5 school years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

The school's consistent high performance and exceptional subgroup outcomes make it a standout institution in the region. Kiel Middle is located in close proximity to several other high-performing middle schools, such as Howards Grove Middle and Riverview Middle, suggesting a strong educational ecosystem in the area. While Kiel Middle performs exceptionally well overall, there are a few areas where the school could potentially improve, such as the performance of special education students and the chronic absenteeism rate, which has shown a slight increase in recent years.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 502 Paine St
       Kiel, WI  53042


(920) 894-2264

District: Kiel Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,843 Help


Students who attend Kiel Middle usually attend:

High:    Kiel High

Feeder schools for Kiel Middle:

Elementary:    Zielanis Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  344

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.0%
Hispanic:
4.7%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kiel Middle ranks better than 82.1% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.05. (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 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 (91%), Hispanic (4.7%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kiel Middle is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kiel Middle is $11,843.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kiel Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Kiel Middle 115th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Kiel Middle in the ranking list.)

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Kiel Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kiel Area School District 72nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kiel Middle

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Rank History for all students at Kiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.74 85th 324 73.8%
2005 55.86 199th 332 40.1%
2007 68.68 122nd 366 66.7%
2008 69.84 137th 519 73.6%
2009 68.68 143rd 521 72.6%
2010 66.08 179th 539 66.8%
2011 65.71 178th 549 67.6%
2012 60.60 261st 559 53.3%
2013 59.18 240th 569 57.8%
2014 52.39 325th 585 44.4%
2015 62.02 227th 612 62.9%
2016 50.89 316th 609 48.1%
2017 74.72 104th 612 83.0%
2018 73.10 109th 579 81.2%
2019 75.66 106th 594 82.2%
2021 89.18 29th 613 95.3%
2022 79.62 93rd 617 84.9%
2023 81.74 74th 640 88.4%
2024 76.05 115th 641 82.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.21 308th 417 26.1%
2019 78.07 33rd 414 92.0%
2021 86.04 15th 437 96.6%
2022 83.94 18th 421 95.7%
2023 32.53 322nd 439 26.7%
2024 50.57 179th 425 57.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.67 263rd 489 46.2%
2019 72.94 59th 487 87.9%
2021 72.27 73rd 499 85.4%
2022 87.28 18th 522 96.6%
2023 80.73 46th 525 91.2%
2024 64.82 140th 520 73.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Kiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.40 53rd 551 90.4%
2019 75.38 101st 557 81.9%
2021 88.49 26th 574 95.5%
2022 82.17 59th 576 89.8%
2023 81.14 73rd 579 87.4%
2024 78.55 99th 580 82.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Kiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.97 190th 551 65.5%
2019 73.25 109th 557 80.4%
2021 86.83 37th 572 93.5%
2022 74.61 101st 577 82.5%
2023 81.20 70th 591 88.2%
2024 72.52 137th 585 76.6%
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Rank History for White students at Kiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.70 103rd 375 72.5%
2019 66.33 102nd 382 73.3%
2021 86.84 25th 393 93.6%
2022 71.99 86th 397 78.3%
2023 85.97 40th 412 90.3%
2024 60.48 156th 407 61.7%
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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 Kiel Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 318 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 319
1990 361 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1991 387 0 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 393
1992 402 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1993 431 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1994 416 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1995 423 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1996 423 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1997 442 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1998 478 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1999 465 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2000 471 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2001 461 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2002 435 2 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2003 435 2 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2004 423 3 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2005 409 4 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2006 377 5 6 8 2 n/a n/a 0 398
2007 369 5 4 12 5 n/a n/a 0 395
2008 371 6 4 11 4 n/a n/a 0 396
2009 368 4 5 12 5 n/a n/a 0 394
2010 372 3 2 12 3 n/a n/a 0 392
2011 390 2 2 12 0 0 7 0 413
2012 384 4 2 9 1 0 10 0 410
2013 381 5 2 11 0 1 11 0 411
2014 386 3 2 10 1 1 15 0 418
2015 350 1 3 11 1 2 14 0 382
2016 328 3 3 9 3 2 10 0 358
2017 310 7 4 10 4 0 10 0 345
2018 309 6 4 17 1 0 7 0 344
2019 302 4 3 20 0 0 12 0 341
2020 307 3 2 26 0 0 14 0 352
2021 275 1 1 18 0 0 8 0 303
2022 305 3 3 24 0 0 9 0 344
2023 297 2 4 20 0 0 9 0 332
2024 313 1 6 16 0 0 8 0 344

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kiel Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 319 23.1 13.8 6
1990 363 25.1 14.4 6.6
1991 393 26.1 15.0 4.6
1992 407 26.6 15.3 7.4
1993 434 26.2 16.6 5.5
1994 418 27.2 15.4 4.5
1995 423 28.2 15.0 4
1996 423 28.2 15.0 4
1997 442 29.4 15.0 4.1
1998 478 30.4 15.7 5.6
1999 470 31.4 15.0 8.7
2000 477 31.7 15.0 8
2001 467 33.0 14.2 8.1
2002 448 35.3 12.7 10.9
2003 448 35.3 12.7 10.9
2004 435 31.5 13.8 10.3
2005 426 31.5 13.5 n/a
2006 398 29.1 13.7 n/a
2007 395 29.0 13.6 15.2
2008 396 28.2 14.0 14.4
2009 394 28.3 13.9 17.3
2010 392 28.0 13.9 21.4
2011 413 29.1 14.1 21.8
2012 410 26.5 15.4 21
2013 411 26.2 15.6 21.9
2014 418 26.4 15.8 26.1
2015 382 n/a n/a 25.1
2016 358 26.0 13.7 22.9
2017 345 24.7 13.9 17.1
2018 344 22.6 15.1 18
2019 341 23.6 14.4 17.9
2020 352 23.7 14.8 17.6
2021 303 24.9 12.1 18.8
2022 344 23.5 14.6 20.1
2023 332 24.5 13.5 22.9
2024 344 26.1 13.1 22.1

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 Kiel Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 319 23.1 13.8 6
1990 363 25.1 14.4 6.6
1991 393 26.1 15.0 4.6
1992 407 26.6 15.3 7.4
1993 434 26.2 16.6 5.5
1994 418 27.2 15.4 4.5
1995 423 28.2 15.0 4
1996 423 28.2 15.0 4
1997 442 29.4 15.0 4.1
1998 478 30.4 15.7 5.6
1999 470 31.4 15.0 8.7
2000 477 31.7 15.0 8
2001 467 33.0 14.2 8.1
2002 448 35.3 12.7 10.9
2003 448 35.3 12.7 10.9
2004 435 31.5 13.8 10.3
2005 426 31.5 13.5 n/a
2006 398 29.1 13.7 n/a
2007 395 29.0 13.6 15.2
2008 396 28.2 14.0 14.4
2009 394 28.3 13.9 17.3
2010 392 28.0 13.9 21.4
2011 413 29.1 14.1 21.8
2012 410 26.5 15.4 21
2013 411 26.2 15.6 21.9
2014 418 26.4 15.8 26.1
2015 382 n/a n/a 25.1
2016 358 26.0 13.7 22.9
2017 345 24.7 13.9 17.1
2018 344 22.6 15.1 18
2019 341 23.6 14.4 17.9
2020 352 23.7 14.8 17.6
2021 303 24.9 12.1 18.8
2022 344 23.5 14.6 20.1
2023 332 24.5 13.5 22.9
2024 344 26.1 13.1 22.1

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 Kiel Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $344 (2.6%) $13,102 (97.4%) $13,447
2020 $273 (2.1%) $12,777 (97.9%) $13,050
2021 $261 (2.2%) $11,583 (97.8%) $11,843

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kiel Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 106th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 74th of 640 Middle schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kiel Middle)4348.7
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kiel Area School District)4349.4
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kiel Middle)60.856.6
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kiel Area School District)60.857.1
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kiel Middle)46.867.1
 20.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kiel Area School District)46.866.2
 19.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kiel Middle)45.773.7
 27.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kiel Area School District)45.772.7
 27%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kiel Middle)63.546.1
 17.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kiel Area School District)63.545.5
 18.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kiel Middle)62.434.2
 28.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kiel Area School District)62.433.8
 28.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kiel Middle)45.657.7
 12.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kiel Area School District)45.657.5
 11.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kiel Middle)6257.7
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kiel Area School District)6257.5
 4.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Kiel Middle)65.877.7
 11.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Kiel Area School District)65.878.2
 12.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Kiel Middle)67.170.6
 3.5%
   8th Grade Science (Kiel Area School District)67.170.1
 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 Students341332
 2.6%
African American42
 50%
American Indian00
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic2020
Pacific Islander00
White302297
 1.7%
Two or More Races129
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.9%22.9%
 5%


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

In the 2023-24 school year, 344 students attended Kiel Middle.

Students at Kiel Middle are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Kiel Middle ranks 115th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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