Spencer Junior High/High

Summary:

Spencer Junior High/High is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in the Spencer School District in Wisconsin. The school has 360 students and is located in Spencer, WI, a community ranked 227 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Spencer Junior High/High has consistently high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 92.8% to 98.4% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average and comparable to nearby schools like Edgar High (97.7%) and Stratford High (98.6%). The school also maintains very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 2.3%, much lower than the state average and other nearby schools. However, Spencer Junior High/High has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 8.1% in 2018-2019 to 15.6% in 2022-2023, higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Stratford High (3.1%) and Loyal High (10.4%).

While Spencer Junior High/High generally performs better than the state average on assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Social Studies, the school has seen a decline in performance for certain student subgroups, such as female and male students, as well as white students and low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, nearby schools like Stratford High and Marshfield High outperform Spencer Junior High/High in several metrics, including graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism, providing valuable insights for potential areas of improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 300 N School St
       Spencer, WI  54479-9300


(715) 659-4211

District: Spencer School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
276th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,851 Help


Feeder schools for Spencer Junior High/High:

Elementary:    Spencer Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.0%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.1% Help


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Compare Details Spencer Junior High/High ranks better than 59% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details Spencer Junior High/High ranks worse than 64% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.12. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Spencer Junior High/High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (89%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spencer Junior High/High is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spencer Junior High/High is $13,851.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spencer Junior High/High:

SchoolDigger ranks Spencer Junior High/High 263rd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Spencer Junior High/High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Spencer Junior High/High 276th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Spencer Junior High/High in the ranking list.)

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Spencer School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spencer School District 227th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spencer Junior High/High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Spencer Junior High/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 62.76 221st 539 59.0%
2011 54.60 329th 549 40.1%
2012 58.04 298th 559 46.7%
2013 59.87 227th 569 60.1%
2014 61.37 233rd 585 60.2%
2015 59.96 252nd 612 58.8%
2016 59.12 243rd 609 60.1%
2017 67.17 169th 612 72.4%
2018 69.32 138th 579 76.2%
2019 58.34 252nd 594 57.6%
2021 49.56 315th 613 48.6%
2022 57.80 247th 617 60.0%
2023 40.92 402nd 640 37.2%
2024 60.54 263rd 641 59.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Spencer Junior High/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.40 72nd 417 82.7%
2019 59.55 118th 414 71.5%
2021 25.45 356th 437 18.5%
2023 33.30 312th 439 28.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Spencer Junior High/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.60 24th 489 95.1%
2019 63.88 118th 487 75.8%
2021 49.60 231st 499 53.7%
2022 38.63 341st 522 34.7%
2023 34.69 360th 525 31.4%
2024 52.47 232nd 520 55.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Spencer Junior High/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.58 145th 551 73.7%
2019 55.22 265th 557 52.4%
2021 54.06 274th 574 52.3%
2022 56.98 242nd 576 58.0%
2023 41.72 360th 579 37.8%
2024 51.39 315th 580 45.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Spencer Junior High/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.88 133rd 551 75.9%
2019 61.24 200th 557 64.1%
2021 45.95 322nd 572 43.7%
2022 56.55 243rd 577 57.9%
2023 42.61 352nd 591 40.4%
2024 71.68 150th 585 74.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Spencer Junior High/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.42 332nd 407 18.4%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Spencer Junior High/High

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Rank History for all high school students at Spencer Junior High/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 54.41 192nd 281 31.7%
2008 64.69 163rd 437 62.7%
2009 50.71 289th 438 34.0%
2010 77.04 55th 450 87.8%
2011 69.40 128th 445 71.2%
2012 66.72 154th 452 65.9%
2013 46.12 307th 457 32.8%
2014 60.11 195th 462 57.8%
2015 73.91 79th 466 83.0%
2016 63.10 118th 408 71.1%
2017 37.36 265th 410 35.4%
2018 24.81 343rd 410 16.3%
2019 20.94 352nd 400 12.0%
2021 35.42 260th 390 33.3%
2022 41.14 225th 391 42.5%
2023 27.50 324th 415 21.9%
2024 40.12 276th 431 36.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Spencer Junior High/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.82 235th 251 6.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Spencer Junior High/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.91 299th 355 15.8%
2019 22.69 294th 343 14.3%
2021 38.86 205th 332 38.3%
2022 59.94 138th 343 59.8%
2024 32.58 272nd 353 22.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Spencer Junior High/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.32 310th 373 16.9%
2019 20.95 312th 354 11.9%
2022 33.16 245th 347 29.4%
2023 28.79 280th 359 22.0%
2024 31.89 267th 365 26.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Spencer Junior High/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.68 243rd 266 8.6%
2024 24.17 244th 300 18.7%
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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 Spencer Junior High/High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 210 n/a n/a n/a 3 n/a n/a 0 213
1990 219 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 221
1991 199 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 204
1992 227 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 233
1993 232 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 239
1994 248 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 253
1995 276 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 279
1996 276 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 279
1997 285 1 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 291
1998 289 1 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 295
1999 304 2 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 311
2000 296 3 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 304
2001 308 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 313
2002 282 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2003 282 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2004 278 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2005 260 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2006 238 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2007 230 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2008 217 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2009 352 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2010 364 1 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 372
2011 386 0 0 5 2 0 2 0 395
2012 381 0 0 6 2 0 2 0 391
2013 374 1 0 9 2 0 5 0 391
2014 389 3 0 15 2 0 5 0 414
2015 377 3 0 18 2 0 6 0 406
2016 366 2 0 16 1 0 5 0 390
2017 353 2 1 15 0 0 10 0 381
2018 343 3 1 11 0 0 10 0 368
2019 330 3 0 14 1 0 11 0 359
2020 334 3 0 15 0 0 10 0 362
2021 298 2 3 11 0 0 6 0 320
2022 316 3 4 19 0 0 11 0 353
2023 320 4 3 19 0 0 14 0 360
2024 300 3 2 21 0 0 11 0 337

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spencer Junior High/High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 213 20.4 10.4 14.1
1990 221 19.5 11.3 13.6
1991 204 18.4 11.0 6.4
1992 233 16.6 14.0 11.6
1993 239 18.6 12.8 12.1
1994 253 18.9 13.4 11.9
1995 279 18.9 14.8 10.4
1996 279 18.9 14.8 10.4
1997 291 18.0 16.2 11
1998 295 19.3 15.3 10.2
1999 311 19.7 15.8 17
2000 304 17.7 17.2 16.1
2001 313 17.8 17.6 13.4
2002 286 18.7 15.3 19.2
2003 286 18.7 15.3 19.2
2004 281 16.4 17.1 19.6
2005 264 16.9 15.6 n/a
2006 242 16.7 14.5 n/a
2007 233 15.1 15.4 12
2008 218 14.9 14.6 15.6
2009 357 24.1 14.8 24.4
2010 372 24.8 14.9 34.9
2011 395 24.2 16.3 30.6
2012 391 23.4 16.7 30.9
2013 391 26.1 14.9 41.4
2014 414 26.4 15.6 44.9
2015 406 n/a n/a 45.8
2016 390 25.0 15.6 41.8
2017 381 23.9 15.9 38.1
2018 368 23.6 15.5 37.8
2019 359 24.3 14.7 34.3
2020 362 26.9 13.4 35.6
2021 320 26.3 12.1 39.4
2022 353 23.3 15.0 32
2023 360 25.8 13.9 38.9
2024 337 23.6 14.2 37.1

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 Spencer Junior High/High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 213 20.4 10.4 14.1
1990 221 19.5 11.3 13.6
1991 204 18.4 11.0 6.4
1992 233 16.6 14.0 11.6
1993 239 18.6 12.8 12.1
1994 253 18.9 13.4 11.9
1995 279 18.9 14.8 10.4
1996 279 18.9 14.8 10.4
1997 291 18.0 16.2 11
1998 295 19.3 15.3 10.2
1999 311 19.7 15.8 17
2000 304 17.7 17.2 16.1
2001 313 17.8 17.6 13.4
2002 286 18.7 15.3 19.2
2003 286 18.7 15.3 19.2
2004 281 16.4 17.1 19.6
2005 264 16.9 15.6 n/a
2006 242 16.7 14.5 n/a
2007 233 15.1 15.4 12
2008 218 14.9 14.6 15.6
2009 357 24.1 14.8 24.4
2010 372 24.8 14.9 34.9
2011 395 24.2 16.3 30.6
2012 391 23.4 16.7 30.9
2013 391 26.1 14.9 41.4
2014 414 26.4 15.6 44.9
2015 406 n/a n/a 45.8
2016 390 25.0 15.6 41.8
2017 381 23.9 15.9 38.1
2018 368 23.6 15.5 37.8
2019 359 24.3 14.7 34.3
2020 362 26.9 13.4 35.6
2021 320 26.3 12.1 39.4
2022 353 23.3 15.0 32
2023 360 25.8 13.9 38.9
2024 337 23.6 14.2 37.1

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 Spencer Junior High/High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $369 (3.1%) $11,565 (96.9%) $11,933
2020 $264 (2.5%) $10,436 (97.5%) $10,700
2021 $412 (3.0%) $13,439 (97.0%) $13,851

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spencer Junior High/High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 252nd of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 402nd of 640 Middle schools
 20.4%
Ranks 352nd of 400 High schoolsRanks 324th of 415 High schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Junior High/High)47.134
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer School District)46.233.3
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Spencer Junior High/High)15.731.9
 16.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Spencer School District)15.431.3
 15.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Junior High/High)5027.7
 22.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer School District)51.127.7
 23.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Spencer Junior High/High)40.927.7
 13.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Spencer School District)4027.7
 12.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Junior High/High)42.333.3
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer School District)42.333.3
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Spencer Junior High/High)34.628.6
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Spencer School District)34.628.6
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Spencer Junior High/High)67.357.1
 10.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Spencer School District)67.357.1
 10.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Spencer Junior High/High)71.247.6
 23.5%
   8th Grade Science (Spencer School District)71.247.6
 23.5%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Spencer Junior High/High)44.426
 18.4%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Spencer School District)44.425.5
 19%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Junior High/High)30.233.3
 3.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer School District)30.233.3
 3.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.838.6
 0.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Spencer Junior High/High)15.930
 14.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Spencer School District)15.928.6
 12.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Spencer Junior High/High)22.225
 2.8%
   10th Grade Science (Spencer School District)22.223.8
 1.6%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students359360
 0.3%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian03
Hispanic1419
 35.7%
Pacific Islander00
White330320
 3%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.3%38.9%
 4.6%


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Spencer Junior High/High ranks 276th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Spencer Junior High/High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Spencer Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 337 students attended Spencer Junior High/High.

Students at Spencer Junior High/High are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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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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