Neillsville Middle

Summary:

Neillsville Middle School is a public middle school in Neillsville, Wisconsin, serving 182 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Neillsville School District, which is ranked 333 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Neillsville Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, going from 278 out of 617 Wisconsin middle schools in 2021-2022 to 415 out of 641 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger star rating from 3 to 2 stars. The school's test scores on the Forward Exam are generally below the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Neillsville Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.45% in 2020-2021 to 47.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby Loyal Middle School, which is part of the Loyal School District, has generally outperformed Neillsville Middle School on the Forward Exam, with higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. Loyal Middle School also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 6.3% in 2022-2023, compared to Neillsville Middle School's 12.3%. While Neillsville Middle School has seen an increase in per-student spending and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, these factors have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes for the school.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 504 E 5th St
       Neillsville, WI  54456-2024


(715) 743-3323

District: Neillsville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
415th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,390 Help


Students who attend Neillsville Middle usually attend:

High:    Neillsville High

Feeder schools for Neillsville Middle:

Elementary:    Neillsville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  182

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.7%
Hispanic:
4.9%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Neillsville Middle ranks worse than 64.7% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.34. (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 (90.7%), Hispanic (4.9%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neillsville Middle is 11.5. (See more...)
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Compare Neillsville Middle employs 15.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Neillsville Middle is $14,390.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Neillsville Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Neillsville Middle 415th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Neillsville Middle in the ranking list.)

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Neillsville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Neillsville School District 333rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Neillsville Middle

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Rank History for all students at Neillsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.23 437th 613 28.7%
2022 54.68 278th 617 54.9%
2023 35.63 442nd 640 30.9%
2024 42.34 415th 641 35.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Neillsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.17 297th 437 32.0%
2022 32.13 298th 421 29.2%
2023 39.06 266th 439 39.4%
2024 34.46 285th 425 32.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Neillsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.30 269th 525 48.8%
2024 48.41 264th 520 49.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Neillsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.02 433rd 574 24.6%
2022 52.87 281st 576 51.2%
2023 35.97 400th 579 30.9%
2024 47.79 338th 580 41.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Neillsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.95 372nd 572 35.0%
2022 55.30 253rd 577 56.2%
2023 36.92 390th 591 34.0%
2024 39.41 400th 585 31.6%
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Rank History for White students at Neillsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.59 302nd 393 23.2%
2023 22.65 338th 412 18.0%
2024 26.33 317th 407 22.1%
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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 Neillsville Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 180 7 2 13 3 0 1 0 206
2021 149 9 1 4 0 0 2 0 165
2022 154 6 1 7 3 0 3 0 174
2023 165 4 0 9 3 0 1 0 182

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 Neillsville Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 206 14.4 14.2 48.1
2021 165 15.3 10.7 45.5
2022 174 15.1 11.4 1.7
2023 182 15.7 11.5 47.8

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 Neillsville Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 206 14.4 14.2 48.1
2021 165 15.3 10.7 45.5
2022 174 15.1 11.4 1.7
2023 182 15.7 11.5 47.8

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 Neillsville Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $453 (4.2%) $10,409 (95.8%) $10,862
2021 $757 (5.3%) $13,632 (94.7%) $14,390

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education


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Students at Neillsville Middle are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

Neillsville Middle ranks 415th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 182 students attended Neillsville Middle.


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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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