Is Shullsburg Junior High a good school?

Shullsburg Junior High ranks 439 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Shullsburg Junior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 79 students attended Shullsburg Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Shullsburg Junior High?

Students at Shullsburg Junior High are 87% White, 13% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Shullsburg Junior High attend?

Students who attend Shullsburg Junior High usually go on to attend Shullsburg High

Shullsburg Junior High

Summary:

Shullsburg Junior High is a public middle school located in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 79 students. The school is part of the Shullsburg School District, which is ranked 327 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Shullsburg Junior High has struggled, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics around 30-55%, compared to the state averages of 50-54%. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students generally outperforming male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing relatively better. However, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 16.9% in recent years, which is significantly above the state average. Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Black Hawk Middle, Platteville Middle, Cuba City Middle, and Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle, generally outperform Shullsburg Junior High in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates and better state rankings.

Despite spending around $12,700 per student, which is higher than the state average, and having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Shullsburg Junior High faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, and the focus should be on improving the quality of instruction and addressing the specific needs of the student population, particularly the high chronic absenteeism rates. The school leadership and the Shullsburg School District should work to identify and address the root causes of the school's underperformance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586-9414

(608) 965-4427

District: Shullsburg School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
439^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,773

Students who attend Shullsburg Junior High usually attend:

High:

Shullsburg High

Feeder schools for Shullsburg Junior High:

Elementary:

Shullsburg Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 79

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.3%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shullsburg Junior High ranks worse than 68.5% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.41. (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 (87.3%), Hispanic (12.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shullsburg Junior High is 12. (See more...)

Compare Shullsburg Junior High employs 6.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shullsburg Junior High is $12,773.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shullsburg Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Shullsburg Junior High 439^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Shullsburg Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Shullsburg School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shullsburg School District 327^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shullsburg Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Shullsburg Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2008	35.64	423^rd	519	18.5%
2009	59.59	255^th	521	51.1%
2010	56.64	285^th	539	47.1%
2011	54.61	328^th	549	40.3%
2012	51.06	374^th	559	33.1%
2013	37.89	434^th	569	23.7%
2014	41.25	425^th	585	27.4%
2015	69.02	148^th	612	75.8%
2016	77.79	84^th	609	86.2%
2017	65.72	184^th	612	69.9%
2018	45.03	350^th	579	39.6%
2019	55.43	282^nd	594	52.5%
2021	41.29	399^th	613	34.9%
2022	37.51	415^th	617	32.7%
2023	38.69	419^th	640	34.5%
2024	38.41	439^th	641	31.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Shullsburg Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	34.50	291^st	417	30.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shullsburg Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	48.01	246^th	489	49.7%
2019	49.08	233^rd	487	52.2%
2021	43.93	279^th	499	44.1%
2022	54.36	206^th	522	60.5%
2023	51.39	234^th	525	55.4%
2024	48.88	261^st	520	49.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Shullsburg Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	38.58	398^th	551	27.8%
2019	37.75	396^th	557	28.9%
2021	42.97	359^th	574	37.5%
2022	43.44	354^th	576	38.5%
2023	42.73	353^rd	579	39.0%
2024	49.12	328^th	580	43.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Shullsburg Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	54.67	260^th	551	52.8%
2019	71.66	118^th	557	78.8%
2021	40.89	365^th	572	36.2%
2022	36.37	390^th	577	32.4%
2023	36.82	391^st	591	33.8%
2024	32.17	435^th	585	25.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shullsburg Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.96	118^th	225	47.6%

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Rank History for White students at Shullsburg Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.42	270^th	393	31.3%

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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 Shullsburg Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	90	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
1991	208	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	208
1992	125	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	125
1993	128	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	128
1994	119	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	119
1995	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	121
1996	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	121
1997	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	124
1998	110	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	110
1999	105	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	105
2000	96	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	96
2001	90	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
2002	86	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	89
2003	86	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	89
2004	89	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	90
2005	91	1	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	99
2006	86	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	92
2007	77	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	82
2008	63	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	68
2009	68	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	70
2010	64	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	69
2011	68	2	0	5	0	0	0	75
2012	53	1	0	6	0	0	0	60
2013	76	1	0	4	1	0	0	82
2014	77	0	0	6	0	0	1	84
2015	92	0	0	8	0	0	4	104
2016	73	0	0	7	0	0	2	82
2017	68	0	0	6	0	0	2	76
2018	77	0	0	6	0	0	0	83
2019	73	0	0	11	0	0	0	84
2020	72	0	0	9	0	0	0	81
2021	61	0	0	10	0	0	0	71
2022	70	0	0	6	0	0	0	76
2023	69	0	0	10	0	0	0	79

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 Shullsburg Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	90	4.3	20.9	11.1
1991	208	4.2	49.5	7.2
1992	125	4.2	29.7	20.8
1993	128	7.7	16.6	17.2
1994	119	7.6	15.7	20.2
1995	121	8.4	14.4	18.2
1996	121	8.4	14.4	18.2
1997	124	8.2	15.1	14.5
1998	110	7.6	14.5	16.4
1999	105	7.6	13.8	20
2000	96	7.8	12.3	18.8
2001	90	6.3	14.3	15.6
2002	89	6.6	13.5	22.5
2003	89	6.6	13.5	22.5
2004	90	7.5	12.0	24.4
2005	99	7.6	13.0	n/a
2006	92	7.5	12.3	n/a
2007	82	7.2	11.4	29.3
2008	68	6.4	10.6	44.1
2009	70	6.2	11.3	35.7
2010	69	6.0	11.4	44.9
2011	75	6.1	12.2	41.3
2012	60	5.4	11.1	36.7
2013	82	6.8	11.9	42.7
2014	84	7.3	11.5	47.6
2015	104	n/a	n/a	45.2
2016	82	8.0	10.2	42.7
2017	76	7.5	10.1	40.8
2018	83	7.7	10.7	34.9
2019	84	9.0	9.3	40.5
2020	81	7.7	10.4	45.7
2021	71	5.6	12.5	47.9
2022	76	6.6	11.4	51.3
2023	79	6.5	12.0	40.5

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 Shullsburg Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	90	4.3	20.9	11.1
1991	208	4.2	49.5	7.2
1992	125	4.2	29.7	20.8
1993	128	7.7	16.6	17.2
1994	119	7.6	15.7	20.2
1995	121	8.4	14.4	18.2
1996	121	8.4	14.4	18.2
1997	124	8.2	15.1	14.5
1998	110	7.6	14.5	16.4
1999	105	7.6	13.8	20
2000	96	7.8	12.3	18.8
2001	90	6.3	14.3	15.6
2002	89	6.6	13.5	22.5
2003	89	6.6	13.5	22.5
2004	90	7.5	12.0	24.4
2005	99	7.6	13.0	n/a
2006	92	7.5	12.3	n/a
2007	82	7.2	11.4	29.3
2008	68	6.4	10.6	44.1
2009	70	6.2	11.3	35.7
2010	69	6.0	11.4	44.9
2011	75	6.1	12.2	41.3
2012	60	5.4	11.1	36.7
2013	82	6.8	11.9	42.7
2014	84	7.3	11.5	47.6
2015	104	n/a	n/a	45.2
2016	82	8.0	10.2	42.7
2017	76	7.5	10.1	40.8
2018	83	7.7	10.7	34.9
2019	84	9.0	9.3	40.5
2020	81	7.7	10.4	45.7
2021	71	5.6	12.5	47.9
2022	76	6.6	11.4	51.3
2023	79	6.5	12.0	40.5

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 Shullsburg Junior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$481 (3.7%)	$12,490 (96.3%)	$12,971
2020	$273 (2.2%)	$12,008 (97.8%)	$12,281
2021	$668 (5.2%)	$12,105 (94.8%)	$12,773

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shullsburg Junior High

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 282^nd of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 419^th of 640 Middle schools	18%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Shullsburg Junior High)	46.2	16	30.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Shullsburg School District)	46.2	16	30.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Shullsburg Junior High)	26.9	12	14.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Shullsburg School District)	26.9	12	14.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Shullsburg Junior High)	51.5	27.3	24.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Shullsburg School District)	51.5	27.3	24.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Shullsburg Junior High)	42.4	33.3	9.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Shullsburg School District)	42.4	33.3	9.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Shullsburg Junior High)	45.5	50	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Shullsburg School District)	45.5	50	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Shullsburg Junior High)	36.4	25	11.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Shullsburg School District)	36.4	25	11.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Shullsburg Junior High)	54.6	55	0.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Shullsburg School District)	54.6	55	0.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Shullsburg Junior High)	54.6	55	0.5%
8th Grade Science (Shullsburg School District)	54.6	55	0.5%
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	84	79	6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	10	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	73	69	5.5%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.5%	40.5%	0%

Schools Near Shullsburg Junior High

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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
Shullsburg Junior High	Public	6-8	444 N Judgement St	Shullsburg	53586	Lafayette County	Shullsburg School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 965-4427	79	7	12.0	40.5%	69 (87.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.4	439^th of 641 public middle schools	31.5%		38.7	419^th of 640 public middle schools	34.5%	20		47.1	55.6	31.3		47.1	33.3	43.8	56.3	46.9	$12,773	$668	$12,105
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
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
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
Black Hawk Middle	Public	6-8	202 E Center St	South Wayne	53587	Lafayette County	Black Hawk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 439-5371	85	6	13.1	50.6%	84 (98.8%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.3	409^th of 641 public middle schools	36.2%		39.2	414^th of 640 public middle schools	35.3%	5		37.5	19.1	25.0		62.5	57.1	55.0	55.0	65.0	$14,981	$942	$14,040

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