Is Potosi Middle a good school?

Potosi Middle ranks 354 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Potosi Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 59 students attended Potosi Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Potosi Middle?

Students at Potosi Middle are 92% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Potosi Middle attend?

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

Potosi Middle

Summary:

Potosi Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Potosi, Wisconsin, with a total enrollment of 59 students. The school is part of the Potosi School District, which is ranked 123 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Potosi Middle has had a fluctuating statewide ranking over the past several years, ranging from 148th to 458th out of Wisconsin middle schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied from 1 to 4 stars. In the most recent school year (2023-2024), Potosi Middle ranked 354th and received a 2-star rating. The school's student performance on the Forward Exam has been mixed compared to the state and district averages, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. Potosi Middle's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status students, has also been variable over the years, with the school's ranking for these subgroups ranging from 122nd to 357th out of Wisconsin middle schools.

Potosi Middle's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools of Benton Middle, Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle, Cuba City Middle, and Platteville Middle, which tend to have higher statewide rankings, better student performance on the Forward Exam, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and student-teacher ratio at Potosi Middle, the school's academic performance does not appear to be commensurate with the resources invested in it, suggesting the need for a closer examination of the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and support systems.

Detail:

Public 6-8

128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820

(608) 763-2161

District: Potosi School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
354^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,113

Students who attend Potosi Middle usually attend:

High:

Potosi High

Feeder schools for Potosi Middle:

Elementary:

Potosi Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 59

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

6.8%

African American:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Potosi Middle ranks worse than 55.2% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.68. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), Hispanic (6.8%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Potosi Middle is 10.9. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Potosi Middle is $14,113.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Potosi Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Potosi Middle 354^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Potosi Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Potosi School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Potosi School District 123^rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Potosi Middle

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Rank History for all students at Potosi Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2008	72.51	102^nd	519	80.3%
2009	74.06	85^th	521	83.7%
2010	57.58	277^th	539	48.6%
2011	46.59	404^th	549	26.4%
2012	70.44	126^th	559	77.5%
2013	63.08	188^th	569	67.0%
2014	60.06	246^th	585	57.9%
2015	57.86	278^th	612	54.6%
2016	50.69	318^th	609	47.8%
2017	44.01	369^th	612	39.7%
2018	28.94	458^th	579	20.9%
2019	56.64	266^th	594	55.2%
2021	68.85	148^th	613	75.9%
2022	51.15	318^th	617	48.5%
2023	67.47	170^th	640	73.4%
2024	50.68	354^th	641	44.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Potosi Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	29.54	397^th	489	18.8%
2019	44.57	279^th	487	42.7%
2021	43.50	284^th	499	43.1%
2023	47.30	268^th	525	49.0%
2024	35.36	357^th	520	31.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Potosi Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	32.89	418^th	551	24.1%
2019	59.76	232^nd	557	58.3%
2021	59.56	217^th	574	62.2%
2022	50.97	291^st	576	49.5%
2023	57.59	231^st	579	60.1%
2024	56.05	271^st	580	53.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Potosi Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	28.82	440^th	551	20.1%
2019	54.04	265^th	557	52.4%
2021	75.82	87^th	572	84.8%
2022	52.89	269^th	577	53.4%
2023	73.34	122^nd	591	79.4%
2024	50.95	318^th	585	45.6%

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Rank History for White students at Potosi Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.19	357^th	375	4.8%
2022	48.73	208^th	397	47.6%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Potosi Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	93	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	94
2000	99	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
2001	97	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	98
2002	85	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	85
2003	85	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	85
2004	92	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	95
2005	94	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	95
2006	83	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
2007	75	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	75
2008	70	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	70
2009	68	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	68
2010	58	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	59
2011	57	0	0	0	0	1	1	59
2012	57	0	0	0	0	1	0	58
2013	65	0	0	0	1	0	2	68
2014	67	0	0	0	0	0	1	68
2015	69	0	1	0	0	0	0	70
2016	64	0	1	0	0	0	0	65
2017	66	0	1	0	0	0	0	67
2018	64	2	1	1	0	0	0	68
2019	78	0	1	3	0	0	0	82
2020	72	0	0	5	0	0	1	78
2021	79	3	0	2	0	0	1	85
2022	56	0	0	3	0	0	0	59
2023	54	1	0	4	0	0	0	59

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 Potosi Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	94	n/a	0.0	14.9
2000	99	n/a	0.0	16.2
2001	98	n/a	0.0	16.3
2002	85	2.0	42.5	40
2003	85	2.0	42.5	40
2004	95	8.9	10.7	20
2005	95	10.2	9.3	n/a
2006	83	8.4	9.9	n/a
2007	75	8.4	8.9	30.7
2008	70	8.5	8.2	32.9
2009	68	8.5	8.0	41.2
2010	59	8.1	7.2	44.1
2011	59	7.3	8.0	35.6
2012	58	6.8	8.4	34.5
2013	68	6.5	10.3	41.2
2014	68	6.5	10.3	35.3
2015	70	n/a	n/a	34.3
2016	65	6.0	10.8	40
2017	67	6.1	10.8	32.8
2018	68	6.5	10.4	41.2
2019	82	6.9	11.7	32.9
2020	78	6.5	11.8	34.6
2021	85	6.6	12.8	31.8
2022	59	5.5	10.5	25.4
2023	59	5.4	10.9	30.5

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 Potosi Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	94	n/a	0.0	14.9
2000	99	n/a	0.0	16.2
2001	98	n/a	0.0	16.3
2002	85	2.0	42.5	40
2003	85	2.0	42.5	40
2004	95	8.9	10.7	20
2005	95	10.2	9.3	n/a
2006	83	8.4	9.9	n/a
2007	75	8.4	8.9	30.7
2008	70	8.5	8.2	32.9
2009	68	8.5	8.0	41.2
2010	59	8.1	7.2	44.1
2011	59	7.3	8.0	35.6
2012	58	6.8	8.4	34.5
2013	68	6.5	10.3	41.2
2014	68	6.5	10.3	35.3
2015	70	n/a	n/a	34.3
2016	65	6.0	10.8	40
2017	67	6.1	10.8	32.8
2018	68	6.5	10.4	41.2
2019	82	6.9	11.7	32.9
2020	78	6.5	11.8	34.6
2021	85	6.6	12.8	31.8
2022	59	5.5	10.5	25.4
2023	59	5.4	10.9	30.5

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 Potosi Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$450 (3.7%)	$11,695 (96.3%)	$12,144
2020	$549 (3.8%)	$13,740 (96.2%)	$14,289
2021	$506 (3.6%)	$13,606 (96.4%)	$14,113

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Potosi 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 266^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 170^th of 640 Middle schools	18.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Potosi Middle)	38.5	56.3	17.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Potosi School District)	38.5	56.3	17.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Potosi Middle)	51.3	62.5	11.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Potosi School District)	51.3	62.5	11.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Potosi Middle)	45	47.1	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Potosi School District)	45	47.1	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Potosi Middle)	25	47.1	22.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Potosi School District)	25	47.1	22.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Potosi Middle)	43.5	50	6.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Potosi School District)	43.5	50	6.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Potosi Middle)	52.2	41.7	10.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Potosi School District)	52.2	41.7	10.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Potosi Middle)	56.5	58.3	1.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Potosi School District)	56.5	58.3	1.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Potosi Middle)	56.5	45.8	10.7%
8th Grade Science (Potosi School District)	56.5	45.8	10.7%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	82	59	28%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	78	54	30.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.9%	30.5%	2.4%

Schools Near Potosi 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
Potosi Middle	Public	6-8	128 Highway 61 N	Potosi	53820	Grant County	Potosi School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 763-2161	59	5	10.9	30.5%	54 (91.5%)	1 (1.7%)	4 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.7	354^th of 641 public middle schools	44.8%		67.5	170^th of 640 public middle schools	73.4%	184		33.3	66.7	42.1		53.3	66.7	42.1	63.2	47.4	$14,113	$506	$13,606
Lancaster Middle	Public	6-8	802 E Elm St	Lancaster	53813	Grant County	Lancaster Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 723-6425	232	15	16.0	36.6%	218 (94.0%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	56.6	290^th of 641 public middle schools	54.8%		56.7	260^th of 640 public middle schools	59.4%	30		64.6	44.8	39.0		76.0	46.3	61.0	63.4	51.2	$11,419	$1,011	$10,407
Platteville Middle	Public	5-8	40 E Madison St	Platteville	53818	Grant County	Platteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 342-4010	437	32	13.6	43.0%	353 (80.8%)	25 (5.7%)	24 (5.5%)	14 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	82.3	68^th of 641 public middle schools	89.4%		69.9	159^th of 640 public middle schools	75.2%	91	50.5	79.6	60.2	72.0	64.7	78.9	61.2	72.0	82.8	71.0	$10,220	$883	$9,338
Cuba City Middle	Public	6-8	101 N School St	Cuba City	53807	Grant County	Cuba City School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 744-8888	144	11	13.4	41.0%	130 (90.3%)	3 (2.1%)	7 (4.9%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	75.6	119^th of 641 public middle schools	81.4%		74.9	120^th of 640 public middle schools	81.3%	1		60.9	54.8	64.7		61.7	66.7	91.2	85.3	67.7	$10,987	$641	$10,346
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle	Public	6-8	1105 Maple St	Hazel Green	53811	Grant County	Southwestern Wisconsin School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 854-2261	106	8	12.5	34.0%	95 (89.6%)	3 (2.8%)	6 (5.7%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	39.9	428^th of 641 public middle schools	33.2%		25.8	505^th of 640 public middle schools	21.1%	77		48.4	19.2	31.3		61.3	34.6	59.4	53.1	50.0	$14,363	$720	$13,642
Benton Middle	Public	7-8	41 Alma St	Benton	53803	Lafayette County	Benton School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 759-4002	29	3	9.3	31.0%	28 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67.9	193^rd of 641 public middle schools	69.9%		79.4	88^th of 640 public middle schools	86.3%	105			63.6	57.1			54.6	64.3	64.3	64.3	$8,629	$883	$7,746

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