Luck Middle

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Luck Middle ranks 424 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Luck Middle is a public middle school located in Luck, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 86 students. The school is part of the Luck School District, which is ranked 371 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Luck Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin middle schools over the past few years, with a 2-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year.

Luck Middle's academic performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 48.15% of 6th graders, 16% of 7th graders, and 30% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 54.1%, 51.77%, and 50.36%, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics is also below the state average, with only 59.26% of 6th graders, 40% of 7th graders, and 55% of 8th graders being proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 53.55%, 53.53%, and 53.29%. Additionally, Luck Middle has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 45.35% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby Osceola Middle (25.66%) and Amery Middle (42%).

Luck Middle also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.4% to 8.2% over the past four school years, which is higher than the nearby Osceola Middle (15.8%) and Amery Middle (3.4%). These findings suggest that the Luck School District may need to implement more effective educational strategies and interventions to improve student outcomes, particularly for students from low-income families, who may face additional challenges that impact their academic achievement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

810 S 7th St
Luck, WI 54853-9028

(715) 472-2152

District: Luck School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
424^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,694

Students who attend Luck Middle usually attend:

High:

Luck High

Feeder schools for Luck Middle:

Elementary:

Luck Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 86

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.4%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Luck Middle ranks worse than 66.1% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.09. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.4%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Luck Middle is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Luck Middle employs 6.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Luck Middle is $13,694.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Luck Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Luck Middle 424^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Luck Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Luck School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Luck School District 371^st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Luck Middle

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Rank History for all students at Luck Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	32.66	453^rd	613	26.1%
2022	36.91	419^th	617	32.1%
2023	19.69	537^th	640	16.1%
2024	40.09	424^th	641	33.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Luck Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	26.24	414^th	499	17.0%
2022	20.17	459^th	522	12.1%
2023	9.98	504^th	525	4.0%
2024	39.61	329^th	520	36.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Luck Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	36.48	413^th	574	28.0%
2022	27.20	453^rd	576	21.4%
2023	26.63	453^rd	579	21.8%
2024	28.54	453^rd	580	21.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Luck Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	35.03	407^th	572	28.8%
2022	51.85	280^th	577	51.5%
2023	16.70	513^th	591	13.2%
2024	52.38	302^nd	585	48.4%

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Rank History for White students at Luck Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.29	360^th	393	8.4%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Luck Middle

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	95	0	4	0	4	103
2021	79	1	4	1	3	88
2022	74	0	4	1	4	83
2023	76	0	5	1	4	86

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 Luck Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	103	7.5	13.6	50.5
2021	88	7.2	12.1	50
2022	83	8.2	10.0	51.8
2023	86	6.4	13.2	45.3

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 Luck Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	103	7.5	13.6	50.5
2021	88	7.2	12.1	50
2022	83	8.2	10.0	51.8
2023	86	6.4	13.2	45.3

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 Luck Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$279 (2.1%)	$13,113 (97.9%)	$13,392
2021	$441 (3.2%)	$13,253 (96.8%)	$13,694

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Schools Near Luck 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 4th Grade	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 4th 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 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Luck Middle	Public	6-8	810 S 7th St	Luck	54853	Polk County	Luck School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 472-2152	86	6	13.2	45.3%	76 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	40.1	424^th of 641 public middle schools	33.9%		19.7	537^th of 640 public middle schools	16.1%	113			48.2	16.0	30.0			59.3	40.0	55.0		70.0		42.9	$13,694	$441	$13,253
Unity Middle	Public	5-8	1908 150th St	Balsam Lake	54810	Polk County	Unity School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 825-2101	262	19	13.5	54.2%	214 (81.7%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	62.7	241^st of 641 public middle schools	62.4%		52.4	297^th of 640 public middle schools	53.6%	56		60.0	49.2	54.0	55.2		64.3	52.5	82.0	56.7		70.2		58.2	$13,633	$1,042	$12,590
Saint Croix Falls Middle	Public	5-8	740 Maple Dr	Saint Croix Falls	54024	Polk County	Saint Croix Falls School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 483-2507	332	21	15.4	33.1%	302 (91.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.0%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.9%)	78.2	101^st of 641 public middle schools	84.2%		67.4	171^st of 640 public middle schools	73.3%	70		64.9	73.7	67.1	66.7		68.8	75.0	68.6	68.1		70.4		58.3	$12,337	$768	$11,569
Grantsburg Middle	Public	4-8	500 E James Ave	Grantsburg	54840	Burnett County	Grantsburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 463-2455	321	24	13.5	42.1%	288 (89.7%)	3 (0.9%)	11 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.6%)	62.9	238^th of 641 public middle schools	62.9%		60.7	228^th of 640 public middle schools	64.4%	10	43.6	58.9	55.9	70.2	56.1	65.5	73.2	54.2	61.4	57.6	49.1	63.6	43.6	53.0	$10,318	$599	$9,718
Amery Middle	Public	6-8	501 Minneapolis Ave S	Amery	54001	Polk County	Amery School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 268-9771	300	27	11.0	42.0%	268 (89.3%)	2 (0.7%)	14 (4.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	83.8	59^th of 641 public middle schools	90.8%		84.9	58^th of 640 public middle schools	90.9%	1			62.0	69.3	74.8			71.0	67.1	87.9		82.8		74.8	$13,513	$300	$13,213
Osceola Middle	Public	6-8	1029 Oak Ridge Dr	Osceola	54020	Polk County	Osceola School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 294-4180	339	27	12.4	25.7%	312 (92.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	84.6	55^th of 641 public middle schools	91.4%		85.7	55^th of 640 public middle schools	91.4%				71.0	69.8	66.1			76.0	75.0	81.3		80.4		68.8	$13,577	$342	$13,235

Frequently Asked Questions about Luck Middle

What district is Luck Middle in?

Luck School District

How many students attend Luck Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 86 students attended Luck Middle.

Is Luck Middle a good school?

Luck Middle ranks 424^th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Luck Middle?

Students at Luck Middle are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Luck Middle attend?

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

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