Prentice Middle

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Prentice Middle ranks 257 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Prentice Middle School is a public middle school in Prentice, Wisconsin, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 103 students. The school is part of the Prentice School District, which is ranked 308 out of 428 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prentice Middle has shown inconsistent academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 118 to 390 out of 579-641 Wisconsin middle schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 257 out of 641, with a 3-star rating. While 7th-grade students performed significantly better than the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, the school's performance for White students and Special Education students has been relatively low. Additionally, Prentice Middle has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.2% to 10.4% in recent years. However, the school has seen an increase in per-student spending and a decrease in student-teacher ratio, indicating a focus on supporting student learning.

Compared to nearby schools, Rib Lake Middle School has consistently outperformed Prentice Middle in academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and a higher statewide ranking. On the other hand, Phillips Middle School has generally underperformed Prentice Middle, though it has a lower chronic absenteeism rate. These comparisons highlight the need for Prentice Middle to address its challenges and implement targeted strategies to improve overall educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

1025 Town St
Prentice, WI 54556

(715) 428-2811

District: Prentice School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
257^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,984

Students who attend Prentice Middle usually attend:

High:

Prentice High

Feeder schools for Prentice Middle:

Elementary:

Prentice Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 103

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Two or more races:

3.9%

African American:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prentice Middle ranks better than 59.9% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.06. (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 (94.2%), two or more races (3.9%), American Indian (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prentice Middle is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Prentice Middle employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prentice Middle is $14,984.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prentice Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Prentice Middle 257^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Prentice Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Prentice School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Prentice School District 308^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prentice Middle

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Rank History for all students at Prentice Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2011	75.07	75^th	549	86.3%
2012	75.13	70^th	559	87.5%
2013	61.49	206^th	569	63.8%
2014	55.96	290^th	585	50.4%
2015	72.83	118^th	612	80.7%
2016	63.64	196^th	609	67.8%
2017	48.64	326^th	612	46.7%
2018	40.21	390^th	579	32.6%
2019	44.13	375^th	594	36.9%
2021	53.20	295^th	613	51.9%
2022	47.68	347^th	617	43.8%
2023	65.65	188^th	640	70.6%
2024	61.06	257^th	641	59.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Prentice Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	71.16	58^th	417	86.1%
2019	68.21	72^nd	414	82.6%
2022	29.85	313^th	421	25.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prentice Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	45.24	272^nd	489	44.4%
2019	66.15	102^nd	487	79.1%
2021	47.63	242^nd	499	51.5%
2022	44.82	292^nd	522	44.1%
2023	55.69	197^th	525	62.5%
2024	56.56	205^th	520	60.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Prentice Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	37.68	402^nd	551	27.0%
2019	48.80	320^th	557	42.5%
2021	38.37	397^th	574	30.8%
2022	52.99	280^th	576	51.4%
2023	56.32	240^th	579	58.5%
2024	60.38	243^rd	580	58.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Prentice Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	48.05	310^th	551	43.7%
2019	42.08	364^th	557	34.6%
2021	74.16	107^th	572	81.3%
2022	46.78	318^th	577	44.9%
2023	75.42	104^th	591	82.4%
2024	48.33	341^st	585	41.7%

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Rank History for White students at Prentice Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	17.23	332^nd	375	11.5%
2024	30.14	306^th	407	24.8%

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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 Prentice Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	145	0	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	150
2010	120	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	122
2011	108	0	0	3	0	0	1	112
2012	113	0	0	4	0	0	2	119
2013	125	0	0	6	0	0	2	133
2014	155	0	0	4	0	0	2	161
2015	136	1	0	5	0	0	2	144
2016	134	1	0	4	0	0	0	139
2017	111	2	0	2	1	0	1	117
2018	97	1	0	3	1	0	0	102
2019	94	1	0	5	1	0	1	102
2020	88	3	0	3	2	0	2	98
2021	83	3	1	2	1	0	2	92
2022	87	1	0	2	1	0	5	96
2023	97	1	0	0	1	0	4	103

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 Prentice Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	150	10.2	14.7	39.3
2010	122	8.3	14.6	39.3
2011	112	8.4	13.3	42.9
2012	119	8.4	14.1	44.5
2013	133	8.6	15.3	40.6
2014	161	8.6	18.6	43.5
2015	144	n/a	n/a	39.6
2016	139	8.0	17.3	34.5
2017	117	8.1	14.3	41
2018	102	7.3	13.8	42.2
2019	102	9.2	11.0	49
2020	98	9.0	10.8	45.9
2021	92	9.7	9.4	45.7
2022	96	9.0	10.6	47.9
2023	103	9.0	11.3	50.5

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 Prentice Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	150	10.2	14.7	39.3
2010	122	8.3	14.6	39.3
2011	112	8.4	13.3	42.9
2012	119	8.4	14.1	44.5
2013	133	8.6	15.3	40.6
2014	161	8.6	18.6	43.5
2015	144	n/a	n/a	39.6
2016	139	8.0	17.3	34.5
2017	117	8.1	14.3	41
2018	102	7.3	13.8	42.2
2019	102	9.2	11.0	49
2020	98	9.0	10.8	45.9
2021	92	9.7	9.4	45.7
2022	96	9.0	10.6	47.9
2023	103	9.0	11.3	50.5

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 Prentice Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$475 (4.0%)	$11,499 (96.0%)	$11,974
2020	$775 (5.6%)	$13,000 (94.4%)	$13,775
2021	$975 (6.5%)	$14,010 (93.5%)	$14,984

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prentice 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 375^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 188^th of 640 Middle schools	33.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prentice Middle)	25.9	28	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prentice School District)	25.9	28	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prentice Middle)	55.6	44	11.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prentice School District)	55.6	44	11.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Prentice Middle)	35.3	35	0.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Prentice School District)	35.3	35	0.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Prentice Middle)	58.8	50	8.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Prentice School District)	58.8	50	8.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Prentice Middle)	42.3	31.8	10.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Prentice School District)	42.3	31.8	10.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Prentice Middle)	42.3	36.4	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Prentice School District)	42.3	36.4	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Prentice Middle)	13.3	52.2	38.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Prentice School District)	13.3	50	36.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Prentice Middle)	33.3	43.5	10.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Prentice School District)	33.3	41.7	8.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Prentice Middle)	43.3	73.9	30.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Prentice School District)	43.3	75	31.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Prentice Middle)	56.7	69.6	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Prentice School District)	56.7	70.8	14.2%
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	102	103	1%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	94	97	3.2%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49%	50.5%	1.5%

Schools Near Prentice 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
Prentice Middle	Public	5-8	1025 Town St	Prentice	54556	Price County	Prentice School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 428-2811	103	9	11.3	50.5%	97 (94.2%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)	61.1	257^th of 641 public middle schools	59.9%		65.7	188^th of 640 public middle schools	70.6%	69	53.9	40.9	71.4	60.0	46.2	45.5	76.2	55.0	65.0	55.0	$14,984	$975	$14,010
Phillips Middle	Public	6-8	990 Flambeau Ave	Phillips	54555	Price County	Phillips School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 339-3393	157	13	12.3	1.9%	143 (91.1%)	2 (1.3%)	3 (1.9%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.2%)	36.4	451^st of 641 public middle schools	29.6%		27	493^rd of 640 public middle schools	23.0%	42		52.0	33.3	31.6		52.0	45.2	61.4	40.4	36.8	$14,023	$1,530	$12,493
Rib Lake Middle	Public	6-8	1296 North St	Rib Lake	54470	Taylor County	Rib Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 427-5446	88	8	10.5	47.7%	77 (87.5%)	2 (2.3%)	7 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	62.2	245^th of 641 public middle schools	61.8%		72.7	137^th of 640 public middle schools	78.6%	108		74.3	59.3	52.9		65.7	59.3	64.7	52.9	44.1	$12,595	$318	$12,276

Frequently Asked Questions about Prentice Middle

What is the racial makeup of Prentice Middle?

Students at Prentice Middle are 94% White, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Prentice Middle attend?

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

How many students attend Prentice Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 103 students attended Prentice Middle.

Is Prentice Middle a good school?

Prentice Middle ranks 257^th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Prentice Middle in?

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