Lake Holcombe Middle

Summary:

Lake Holcombe Middle is a public middle school located in Holcombe, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 62 students. The school is part of the Lake Holcombe School District, which is ranked 401 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lake Holcombe Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin middle schools, ranking 519 out of 641 in 2023-2024 and 545 out of 640 in 2022-2023. The school's performance is particularly concerning for specific student subgroups, with female students ranking 403 out of 580 in 2023-2024, male students ranking 485 out of 585 in 2023-2024, and white students ranking 392 out of 407 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates on the Forward Exam are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, and it has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.6% in the 2022-2023 school year.

When comparing Lake Holcombe Middle to the nearby middle schools, such as Cadott Junior High, Bloomer Middle, and Bruce Middle, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. These nearby schools have higher statewide rankings and better academic performance, with proficiency rates that are generally above the state averages. Additionally, Lake Holcombe School District has a high percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients at 64.52%, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, suggesting that the school serves a population with a lower socioeconomic status, which may contribute to the academic challenges observed.

Detail:

Public 6-8

27331 262nd Ave
Holcombe, WI 54745-4505

(715) 595-4241

District: Lake Holcombe School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
519^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 63

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Asian:

3.2%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Holcombe Middle ranks worse than 81% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.34. (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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Holcombe Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Holcombe Middle 519^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Lake Holcombe Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lake Holcombe School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Holcombe School District 401^st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Lake Holcombe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.22	545^th	640	14.8%
2024	25.34	519^th	641	19.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Holcombe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.99	471^st	520	9.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Lake Holcombe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.66	487^th	579	15.9%
2024	37.55	403^rd	580	30.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Lake Holcombe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.08	475^th	591	19.6%
2024	22.91	485^th	585	17.1%

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Rank History for White students at Lake Holcombe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.07	399^th	412	3.2%
2024	10.18	392^nd	407	3.7%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Lake Holcombe Middle

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Year	White	Asian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0
2023	62	0	0	62
2024	60	2	1	63

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

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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 Lake Holcombe Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	62	4.9	12.6	64.5
2024	63	4.7	13.2	61.9

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 Lake Holcombe Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	62	4.9	12.6	64.5
2024	63	4.7	13.2	61.9

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.

Schools Near Lake Holcombe 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
Lake Holcombe Middle	Public	6-8	27331 262nd Ave	Holcombe	54745	Chippewa County	Lake Holcombe School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(715) 595-4241	63	5	13.2	61.9%	60 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	25.3	519^th of 641 public middle schools	19.0%		18.2	545^th of 640 public middle schools	14.8%	26		23.5	55.6	52.2		23.5	38.9	13.0	30.4	34.8
Cornell Middle	Public	6-8	708 Bridge St	Cornell	54732	Chippewa County	Cornell School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 861-6947	72	5	15.4	68.1%	69 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	38.2	442^nd of 641 public middle schools	31.0%		47.5	345^th of 640 public middle schools	46.1%	97		37.9	40.0	47.4		44.8	46.7	42.1	57.9	47.4	$13,624	$2,362	$11,262
Flambeau Middle	Public	6-8	N4540 County Road I	Tony	54563	Rusk County	Flambeau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 532-5559	106	10	10.2	67.9%	102 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	39.3	431^st of 641 public middle schools	32.8%		50.6	316^th of 640 public middle schools	50.6%	115		57.1	38.9	29.6		40.0	41.7	40.7	59.3	55.6	$12,508	$1,398	$11,110
Ladysmith Middle	Public	6-8	1700 Edgewood Ave E	Ladysmith	54848	Rusk County	Ladysmith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 532-5531	159	14	11.6	59.1%	139 (87.4%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.8%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.0%)	42.8	414^th of 641 public middle schools	35.4%		35.3	443^rd of 640 public middle schools	30.8%	29		52.2	59.6	33.3		52.2	46.8	48.2	53.7	38.9	$12,007	$1,129	$10,878
Bruce Middle	Public	6-8	104 W Washington Ave	Bruce	54819	Rusk County	Bruce School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 868-2585	82	9	8.6	54.9%	76 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	4 (4.9%)	78	104^th of 641 public middle schools	83.8%		82.6	68^th of 640 public middle schools	89.4%	36		56.0	58.3	65.5		79.2	75.0	86.2	65.5	75.9	$13,899	$368	$13,532
Cadott Junior High	Public	7-8	426 Myrtle St	Cadott	54727	Chippewa County	Cadott Community School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 289-3795	107	9	11.4	48.6%	103 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	66	208^th of 641 public middle schools	67.6%		50	325^th of 640 public middle schools	49.2%	117			41.1	58.7			58.9	76.1	71.7	65.2	$14,857	$516	$14,340
Bloomer Middle	Public	5-8	600 Jackson St	Bloomer	54724	Chippewa County	Bloomer School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 568-1025	326	25	12.9	35.3%	312 (95.7%)	5 (1.5%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	50.7	352^nd of 641 public middle schools	45.1%		54	286^th of 640 public middle schools	55.3%	66	53.8	51.2	53.4	53.7	58.8	45.1	46.6	44.8	65.7	55.2	$11,553	$463	$11,090

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What is the racial makeup of Lake Holcombe Middle?

Students at Lake Holcombe Middle are 95% White, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lake Holcombe Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 63 students attended Lake Holcombe Middle.

Is Lake Holcombe Middle a good school?

Lake Holcombe Middle ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Wisconsin middle schools.

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