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La Farge Middle

Summary:

La Farge Middle is a small public middle school in La Farge, Wisconsin, serving 41 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the La Farge School District, which is ranked 351 out of 428 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

La Farge Middle has consistently performed in the bottom half of Wisconsin middle schools, with a ranking between 466-512 out of 594-641 schools over the past several years, and has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student performance on the Forward Exam, Wisconsin's standardized assessment, is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 30.77% to 50%, compared to the state average of 50.36% to 54.1%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 23.08% to 35.71%, compared to the state average of 53.29% to 53.55%. Additionally, La Farge Middle has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 53.66% to 58.33% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years.

The two nearest middle schools, Viroqua Middle and Westby Middle, are both significantly larger and perform better academically than La Farge Middle. This suggests that La Farge Middle may be operating in relative isolation, without the benefit of nearby peer schools to compare and learn from. With a small student population and a relatively high student-teacher ratio, La Farge Middle may also face challenges in providing a diverse and comprehensive educational program, as well as attracting and retaining high-quality teaching staff.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 301 W Adams St
       La Farge, WI  54639-7936

(608) 625-2400

District: La Farge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
496th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,350 Help


Students who attend La Farge Middle usually attend:

High:    La Farge High

Feeder schools for La Farge Middle:

Elementary:    La Farge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  41

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.1%
African American:
4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Compare Details La Farge Middle ranks worse than 77.4% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.37. (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 (95.1%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Farge Middle is 8.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Farge Middle is $15,350.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Farge Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks La Farge Middle 496th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See La Farge Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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La Farge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks La Farge School District 351st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for La Farge Middle

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Rank History for all students at La Farge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.45 239th 324 26.2%
2006 66.45 144th 382 62.3%
2008 65.16 185th 519 64.4%
2009 46.69 372nd 521 28.6%
2010 66.84 170th 539 68.5%
2011 60.24 257th 549 53.2%
2012 52.62 358th 559 36.0%
2013 48.66 353rd 569 38.0%
2014 45.48 388th 585 33.7%
2015 34.07 471st 612 23.0%
2016 28.67 478th 609 21.5%
2017 40.72 397th 612 35.1%
2018 21.09 496th 579 14.3%
2019 20.01 512th 594 13.8%
2021 30.87 466th 613 24.0%
2022 28.25 483rd 617 21.7%
2023 26.54 498th 640 22.2%
2024 29.37 496th 641 22.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Farge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.20 291st 489 40.5%
2019 23.18 420th 487 13.8%
2021 43.48 285th 499 42.9%
2022 6.70 511th 522 2.1%
2023 13.47 490th 525 6.7%
2024 27.08 415th 520 20.2%
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Rank History for Female students at La Farge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.64 460th 551 16.5%
2019 18.61 485th 557 12.9%
2021 58.29 230th 574 59.9%
2022 43.92 345th 576 40.1%
2023 53.49 266th 579 54.1%
2024 38.13 399th 580 31.2%
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Rank History for Male students at La Farge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.26 460th 551 16.5%
2019 34.55 410th 557 26.4%
2021 13.96 506th 572 11.5%
2022 22.54 475th 577 17.7%
2023 17.73 511th 591 13.5%
2024 33.36 430th 585 26.5%
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Rank History for White students at La Farge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.97 362nd 375 3.5%
2021 16.18 362nd 393 7.9%
2022 15.27 362nd 397 8.8%
2023 15.75 369th 412 10.4%
2024 12.39 381st 407 6.4%
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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 La Farge Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 67 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 70
2001 66 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2002 59 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2003 59 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2004 55 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2005 45 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 47
2006 52 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 54
2007 51 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2008 52 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2009 49 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2010 58 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 58
2011 53 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 55
2012 44 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 46
2013 46 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 51
2014 43 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 47
2015 42 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 45
2016 51 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 53
2017 46 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 53
2018 45 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 50
2019 38 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 43
2020 54 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 55
2021 49 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 51
2022 47 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 48
2023 39 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 41

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 La Farge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 70 5.5 12.7 30
2001 68 5.4 12.6 36.8
2002 60 4.9 12.2 50
2003 60 4.9 12.2 50
2004 56 5.0 11.2 57.1
2005 47 4.6 10.2 n/a
2006 54 4.7 11.5 n/a
2007 51 4.5 11.3 62.7
2008 52 4.3 12.1 55.8
2009 49 4.0 12.3 46.9
2010 58 4.5 12.8 58.6
2011 55 4.4 12.4 65.5
2012 46 5.0 9.1 69.6
2013 51 3.9 12.8 62.7
2014 47 3.9 11.8 74.5
2015 45 n/a n/a 53.3
2016 53 5.0 10.6 60.4
2017 53 4.2 12.3 50.9
2018 50 5.2 9.4 42
2019 43 5.1 8.3 55.8
2020 55 5.0 10.8 47.3
2021 51 5.4 9.4 56.9
2022 48 5.3 8.9 58.3
2023 41 4.6 8.7 53.7

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 La Farge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 70 5.5 12.7 30
2001 68 5.4 12.6 36.8
2002 60 4.9 12.2 50
2003 60 4.9 12.2 50
2004 56 5.0 11.2 57.1
2005 47 4.6 10.2 n/a
2006 54 4.7 11.5 n/a
2007 51 4.5 11.3 62.7
2008 52 4.3 12.1 55.8
2009 49 4.0 12.3 46.9
2010 58 4.5 12.8 58.6
2011 55 4.4 12.4 65.5
2012 46 5.0 9.1 69.6
2013 51 3.9 12.8 62.7
2014 47 3.9 11.8 74.5
2015 45 n/a n/a 53.3
2016 53 5.0 10.6 60.4
2017 53 4.2 12.3 50.9
2018 50 5.2 9.4 42
2019 43 5.1 8.3 55.8
2020 55 5.0 10.8 47.3
2021 51 5.4 9.4 56.9
2022 48 5.3 8.9 58.3
2023 41 4.6 8.7 53.7

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 La Farge Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,883 (13.8%) $11,713 (86.2%) $13,596
2020 $776 (5.8%) $12,593 (94.2%) $13,369
2021 $2,037 (13.3%) $13,313 (86.7%) $15,350

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

Impact of COVID-19 on La Farge 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 512th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 498th of 640 Middle schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (La Farge Middle)18.216.7
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (La Farge School District)18.216.7
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (La Farge Middle)18.28.3
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (La Farge School District)18.28.3
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (La Farge Middle)29.435.7
 6.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (La Farge School District)29.435.7
 6.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (La Farge Middle)17.728.6
 10.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (La Farge School District)17.728.6
 10.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (La Farge Middle)2035.7
 15.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (La Farge School District)2035.7
 15.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (La Farge Middle)13.30
 13.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (La Farge School District)13.30
 13.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (La Farge Middle)53.342.9
 10.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (La Farge School District)53.342.9
 10.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (La Farge Middle)33.335.7
 2.4%
   8th Grade Science (La Farge School District)33.335.7
 2.4%
   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 Students4341
 4.7%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic30
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White3839
 2.6%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.8%53.7%
 2.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Farge Middle

La Farge Middle ranks in the bottom 22.6% of Wisconsin middle schools.

Students at La Farge Middle are 95% White, 5% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 41 students attended La Farge Middle.

Students who attend La Farge Middle usually go on to attend La Farge High


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