John Edwards Middle

Summary:

John Edwards Middle is a public middle school in Port Edwards, Wisconsin, serving 100 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Port Edwards School District, which is ranked 264 out of 428 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John Edwards Middle has consistently performed below the state average in student proficiency rates on the Forward Exam, with its performance declining over the years. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 48th out of 612 middle schools in 2014-2015 to 362nd out of 641 middle schools in 2023-2024. While the school has maintained a low dropout rate, it has experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, which are higher than the state average. Interestingly, female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have struggled the most, while male and special education students have performed relatively better.

Compared to nearby schools, such as P.J. Jacobs Junior High and Benjamin Franklin Junior High in the Stevens Point Area Public School District, as well as Alexander Middle in the Nekoosa School District, John Edwards Middle performs significantly worse in student proficiency rates and has a lower statewide ranking. The school's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio suggest that the district is investing resources, but the academic outcomes have not yet reflected these investments.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 801 2nd St
       Port Edwards, WI  54469-1301


(715) 887-9000

District: Port Edwards School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
362nd of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,766 Help


Students who attend John Edwards Middle usually attend:

High:    John Edwards High

Feeder schools for John Edwards Middle:

Elementary:    Port Edwards Educational Heuer Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  100

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
American Indian:
3.0%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details John Edwards Middle ranks worse than 56.5% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.93. (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 (87%), American Indian (3%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Edwards Middle is 10.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Edwards Middle is $14,766.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John Edwards Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks John Edwards Middle 362nd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See John Edwards Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Port Edwards School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Edwards School District 264th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John Edwards Middle

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Rank History for all students at John Edwards Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 67.53 161st 519 69.0%
2009 64.53 193rd 521 63.0%
2010 53.82 317th 539 41.2%
2011 62.47 221st 549 59.7%
2012 65.42 191st 559 65.8%
2013 44.84 377th 569 33.7%
2014 61.65 229th 585 60.9%
2015 82.40 48th 612 92.2%
2016 82.09 62nd 609 89.8%
2017 72.27 119th 612 80.6%
2018 64.43 183rd 579 68.4%
2019 55.53 280th 594 52.9%
2021 48.55 325th 613 47.0%
2022 45.38 363rd 617 41.2%
2023 42.47 391st 640 38.9%
2024 49.93 362nd 641 43.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John Edwards Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.68 56th 421 86.7%
2024 62.93 114th 425 73.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Edwards Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.92 68th 489 86.1%
2019 57.34 169th 487 65.3%
2021 40.90 304th 499 39.1%
2022 39.26 337th 522 35.4%
2023 38.78 331st 525 37.0%
2024 46.70 276th 520 46.9%
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Rank History for Female students at John Edwards Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.91 259th 551 53.0%
2019 51.82 293rd 557 47.4%
2021 41.12 382nd 574 33.4%
2022 32.15 424th 576 26.4%
2023 33.09 421st 579 27.3%
2024 33.23 430th 580 25.9%
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Rank History for Male students at John Edwards Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.36 123rd 551 77.7%
2019 58.67 229th 557 58.9%
2021 58.29 222nd 572 61.2%
2022 64.16 170th 577 70.5%
2023 55.43 258th 591 56.3%
2024 71.36 152nd 585 74.0%
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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 John Edwards Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 136 0 17 2 1 n/a n/a 0 156
1996 136 0 17 2 1 n/a n/a 0 156
1997 135 2 17 2 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1998 143 0 16 1 8 n/a n/a 0 168
1999 129 1 17 1 4 n/a n/a 0 152
2000 127 2 18 1 3 n/a n/a 0 151
2001 131 2 19 1 8 n/a n/a 0 161
2002 136 5 10 2 8 n/a n/a 0 161
2003 136 5 10 2 8 n/a n/a 0 161
2004 134 6 9 6 8 n/a n/a 0 163
2005 137 4 8 7 6 n/a n/a 0 162
2006 141 7 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 159
2007 132 5 10 6 3 n/a n/a 0 156
2008 124 4 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 141
2009 122 2 7 5 4 n/a n/a 0 140
2010 92 1 4 2 3 n/a n/a 0 102
2011 79 1 1 3 4 0 1 0 89
2012 67 1 2 4 3 0 2 0 79
2013 69 0 3 4 3 0 0 0 79
2014 80 0 2 6 1 0 0 0 89
2015 61 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 68
2016 54 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 60
2017 67 3 2 4 2 0 0 0 78
2018 109 6 0 2 4 0 1 0 122
2019 134 3 0 2 7 0 3 0 149
2020 134 3 1 4 7 0 5 0 154
2021 122 5 1 3 8 0 3 0 142
2022 94 2 1 6 3 0 2 0 108
2023 87 2 2 2 3 0 3 1 100

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 John Edwards Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 156 5.7 27.4 16
1996 156 5.7 27.4 16
1997 156 5.7 27.4 16
1998 168 6.7 25.1 13.7
1999 152 4.2 36.2 18.4
2000 151 6.2 24.4 17.9
2001 161 8.4 19.2 22.4
2002 161 8.6 18.7 21.1
2003 161 8.6 18.7 21.1
2004 163 11.7 13.9 24.5
2005 162 12.3 13.2 n/a
2006 159 12.4 12.8 n/a
2007 156 13.0 12.0 1.9
2008 141 11.5 12.3 20.6
2009 140 11.2 12.5 32.9
2010 102 8.9 11.3 36.3
2011 89 8.7 10.2 38.2
2012 79 6.8 11.5 41.8
2013 79 6.5 12.1 53.2
2014 89 6.1 14.4 56.2
2015 68 n/a n/a 42.6
2016 60 6.0 10.0 40
2017 78 6.3 12.3 32.1
2018 122 8.2 14.7 39.3
2019 149 9.6 15.5 40.3
2020 154 10.8 14.2 44.2
2021 142 11.8 11.9 52.8
2022 108 9.6 11.2 49.1
2023 100 9.7 10.2 46

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 John Edwards Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 156 5.7 27.4 16
1996 156 5.7 27.4 16
1997 156 5.7 27.4 16
1998 168 6.7 25.1 13.7
1999 152 4.2 36.2 18.4
2000 151 6.2 24.4 17.9
2001 161 8.4 19.2 22.4
2002 161 8.6 18.7 21.1
2003 161 8.6 18.7 21.1
2004 163 11.7 13.9 24.5
2005 162 12.3 13.2 n/a
2006 159 12.4 12.8 n/a
2007 156 13.0 12.0 1.9
2008 141 11.5 12.3 20.6
2009 140 11.2 12.5 32.9
2010 102 8.9 11.3 36.3
2011 89 8.7 10.2 38.2
2012 79 6.8 11.5 41.8
2013 79 6.5 12.1 53.2
2014 89 6.1 14.4 56.2
2015 68 n/a n/a 42.6
2016 60 6.0 10.0 40
2017 78 6.3 12.3 32.1
2018 122 8.2 14.7 39.3
2019 149 9.6 15.5 40.3
2020 154 10.8 14.2 44.2
2021 142 11.8 11.9 52.8
2022 108 9.6 11.2 49.1
2023 100 9.7 10.2 46

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 John Edwards Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $379 (2.9%) $12,578 (97.1%) $12,957
2020 $426 (3.4%) $12,196 (96.6%) $12,622
2021 $714 (4.8%) $14,052 (95.2%) $14,766

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John Edwards 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 280th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 391st of 640 Middle schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (John Edwards Middle)56.348.3
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Port Edwards School District)56.348.3
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (John Edwards Middle)62.537.9
 24.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Port Edwards School District)62.537.9
 24.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (John Edwards Middle)35.934.4
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Port Edwards School District)35.934.4
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (John Edwards Middle)35.925
 10.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Port Edwards School District)35.925
 10.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John Edwards Middle)2922.2
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Port Edwards School District)2922.2
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (John Edwards Middle)51.622.2
 29.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Port Edwards School District)51.622.2
 29.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (John Edwards Middle)51.655.6
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Port Edwards School District)51.655.6
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (John Edwards Middle)51.650
 1.6%
   8th Grade Science (Port Edwards School District)51.650
 1.6%
   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 Students149100
 32.9%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian73
 57.1%
Asian02
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White13487
 35.1%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.3%46%
 5.7%


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John Edwards Middle ranks 362nd of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at John Edwards Middle are 87% White, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 100 students attended John Edwards Middle.

Students who attend John Edwards Middle usually go on to attend John Edwards High


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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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