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Phillips Middle

Summary:

Phillips Middle School is a public middle school located in Phillips, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 157 students. The school is part of the Phillips School District, which is ranked 246 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past 10 years, Phillips Middle School's statewide ranking has declined, dropping from 225 out of 585 Wisconsin middle schools in 2013-2014 to 451 out of 641 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 stars to 1 star during this time. Female students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform relatively poorly compared to their peers. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high dropout rates and chronic absenteeism.

The closest comparable school is Prentice Middle, located approximately 12 miles away in the Prentice School District. Prentice Middle has generally outperformed Phillips Middle in terms of statewide ranking, academic performance, and other key metrics, such as dropout rates and chronic absenteeism. These findings suggest that Phillips Middle School may need to address equity and inclusion issues, improve academic outcomes, and focus on enhancing student engagement and attendance to better support its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 990 Flambeau Ave
       Phillips, WI  54555

(715) 339-3393

District: Phillips School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
451st of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,023 Help


Students who attend Phillips Middle usually attend:

High:    Phillips High

Feeder schools for Phillips Middle:

Elementary:    Phillips Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  160

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Two or more races:
3.8%
Asian:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Phillips Middle ranks worse than 70.4% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.37. (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 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 (92.5%), two or more races (3.8%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 1.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phillips Middle is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phillips Middle is $14,023.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Phillips Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Phillips Middle 451st of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Phillips Middle in the ranking list.)

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Phillips School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Phillips School District 246th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Phillips Middle

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Rank History for all students at Phillips Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.29 196th 324 39.5%
2006 42.66 291st 382 23.8%
2007 68.23 128th 366 65.0%
2008 56.41 291st 519 43.9%
2009 64.45 195th 521 62.6%
2010 65.90 181st 539 66.4%
2011 59.56 263rd 549 52.1%
2012 55.33 333rd 559 40.4%
2013 53.96 302nd 569 46.9%
2014 61.89 225th 585 61.5%
2015 51.26 343rd 612 44.0%
2016 48.37 337th 609 44.7%
2017 46.72 340th 612 44.4%
2018 50.25 311th 579 46.3%
2019 56.45 268th 594 54.9%
2021 49.95 313th 613 48.9%
2022 40.03 404th 617 34.5%
2023 27.01 493rd 640 23.0%
2024 36.37 451st 641 29.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Phillips Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.56 313th 417 24.9%
2019 25.14 342nd 414 17.4%
2021 51.80 172nd 437 60.6%
2022 55.27 149th 421 64.6%
2023 27.37 354th 439 19.4%
2024 22.66 362nd 425 14.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Phillips Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.03 131st 489 73.2%
2019 59.45 150th 487 69.2%
2021 55.91 186th 499 62.7%
2022 32.52 374th 522 28.4%
2023 20.71 448th 525 14.7%
2024 30.91 391st 520 24.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Phillips Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.39 241st 551 56.3%
2019 60.36 227th 557 59.2%
2021 56.07 250th 574 56.4%
2022 32.24 423rd 576 26.6%
2023 28.53 443rd 579 23.5%
2024 35.36 417th 580 28.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Phillips Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.84 357th 551 35.2%
2019 53.04 273rd 557 51.0%
2021 43.98 344th 572 39.9%
2022 53.31 265th 577 54.1%
2023 29.81 435th 591 26.4%
2024 40.00 394th 585 32.6%
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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 Phillips Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 314 n/a 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 321
1990 307 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1991 337 0 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 346
1992 309 0 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 318
1993 334 0 3 4 8 n/a n/a 0 349
1994 338 0 6 3 8 n/a n/a 0 355
1995 330 1 3 3 5 n/a n/a 0 342
1996 330 1 3 3 5 n/a n/a 0 342
1997 313 0 3 2 8 n/a n/a 0 326
1998 304 0 3 4 10 n/a n/a 0 321
1999 236 0 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 243
2000 255 0 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 262
2001 253 0 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 260
2002 225 0 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 233
2003 225 0 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 233
2004 204 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2005 203 1 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 210
2006 185 2 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 193
2007 200 3 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 210
2008 196 3 2 1 5 n/a n/a 0 207
2009 200 2 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 210
2010 192 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2011 177 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 182
2012 164 1 1 4 1 2 0 0 173
2013 159 2 2 3 1 2 0 0 169
2014 143 1 3 4 5 2 1 0 159
2015 145 2 3 3 3 0 1 0 157
2016 144 3 1 4 3 0 1 0 156
2017 157 2 0 5 1 0 2 0 167
2018 152 1 1 5 1 0 3 0 163
2019 164 1 1 3 1 4 4 0 178
2020 147 0 2 3 0 3 6 0 161
2021 144 0 2 4 0 2 7 0 159
2022 147 2 2 4 0 0 4 0 159
2023 143 2 2 3 1 1 5 0 157
2024 148 1 2 2 0 1 6 0 160

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 Phillips Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 321 17.0 18.8 20.6
1990 309 17.0 18.1 16.8
1991 346 18.6 18.6 12.1
1992 318 17.6 18.0 19.2
1993 349 20.6 16.9 13.5
1994 355 20.6 17.2 12.7
1995 342 20.6 16.6 15.5
1996 342 20.6 16.6 15.5
1997 326 20.6 15.8 16
1998 321 20.6 15.6 13.4
1999 243 18.1 13.4 27.2
2000 262 19.2 13.6 26.3
2001 260 19.4 13.4 26.9
2002 233 16.3 14.3 22.7
2003 233 16.3 14.3 22.7
2004 209 15.0 13.9 31.1
2005 210 15.3 13.7 n/a
2006 193 15.1 12.8 n/a
2007 210 13.8 15.2 36.7
2008 207 15.5 13.4 42
2009 210 14.7 14.3 41
2010 197 12.6 15.5 43.1
2011 182 11.7 15.5 43.4
2012 173 10.5 16.3 42.8
2013 169 12.1 13.9 41.4
2014 159 10.5 15.1 44
2015 157 n/a n/a 45.2
2016 156 11.0 14.1 42.9
2017 167 12.2 13.6 44.3
2018 163 12.1 13.3 41.7
2019 178 12.3 14.3 51.1
2020 161 13.4 11.9 47.2
2021 159 13.6 11.6 45.3
2022 159 13.0 12.2 37.7
2023 157 12.6 12.3 1.9
2024 160 12.7 12.5 1.9

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 Phillips Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 321 17.0 18.8 20.6
1990 309 17.0 18.1 16.8
1991 346 18.6 18.6 12.1
1992 318 17.6 18.0 19.2
1993 349 20.6 16.9 13.5
1994 355 20.6 17.2 12.7
1995 342 20.6 16.6 15.5
1996 342 20.6 16.6 15.5
1997 326 20.6 15.8 16
1998 321 20.6 15.6 13.4
1999 243 18.1 13.4 27.2
2000 262 19.2 13.6 26.3
2001 260 19.4 13.4 26.9
2002 233 16.3 14.3 22.7
2003 233 16.3 14.3 22.7
2004 209 15.0 13.9 31.1
2005 210 15.3 13.7 n/a
2006 193 15.1 12.8 n/a
2007 210 13.8 15.2 36.7
2008 207 15.5 13.4 42
2009 210 14.7 14.3 41
2010 197 12.6 15.5 43.1
2011 182 11.7 15.5 43.4
2012 173 10.5 16.3 42.8
2013 169 12.1 13.9 41.4
2014 159 10.5 15.1 44
2015 157 n/a n/a 45.2
2016 156 11.0 14.1 42.9
2017 167 12.2 13.6 44.3
2018 163 12.1 13.3 41.7
2019 178 12.3 14.3 51.1
2020 161 13.4 11.9 47.2
2021 159 13.6 11.6 45.3
2022 159 13.0 12.2 37.7
2023 157 12.6 12.3 1.9
2024 160 12.7 12.5 1.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Phillips Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $194 (1.8%) $10,751 (98.2%) $10,944
2020 $461 (3.8%) $11,551 (96.2%) $12,011
2021 $1,530 (10.9%) $12,493 (89.1%) $14,023

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Phillips 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 268th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 493rd of 640 Middle schools
 31.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Phillips Middle)35.625
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Phillips School District)35.625
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Phillips Middle)45.831.8
 13.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Phillips School District)45.831.8
 13.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Phillips Middle)37.527.6
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Phillips School District)37.527.6
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Phillips Middle)28.628.8
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Phillips School District)28.628.8
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Phillips Middle)51.921.7
 30.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Phillips School District)51.921.7
 30.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Phillips Middle)44.423.9
 20.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Phillips School District)44.423.9
 20.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Phillips Middle)59.332.6
 26.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Phillips School District)59.332.6
 26.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Phillips Middle)68.523.9
 44.6%
   8th Grade Science (Phillips School District)68.523.9
 44.6%
   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 Students178157
 11.8%
African American12
 100%
American Indian11
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White164143
 12.8%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.1%1.9%
 49.2%

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Phillips Middle ranks 451st of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Phillips Middle are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 160 students attended Phillips Middle.


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