Is Superior Middle a good school?

Superior Middle ranks 467 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Superior Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 903 students attended Superior Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Superior Middle?

Students at Superior Middle are 83% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Superior Middle attend?

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

Superior Middle

Summary:

Superior Middle School is a public middle school located in Superior, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 903 students. The school is part of the Superior School District, which is ranked 299 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Superior Middle School faces several challenges, including consistently ranking in the bottom half of Wisconsin middle schools in academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics around 40-50%, significantly below the state averages of 50-54%. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 6.1% to 18.5% over the past 5 years, which is higher than the nearby Northwestern Middle School at 9.6% in 2022-2023. However, Superior Middle has maintained a 0% dropout rate, which is better than the 1.7% dropout rate at Northwestern Middle.

The challenges faced by Superior Middle School may be partly attributed to the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 51.05% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as White students and students of low socioeconomic status, ranks in the bottom 25% of Wisconsin middle schools, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address these disparities. In comparison, the nearby Maple School District, which includes Northwestern Middle School, consistently outperforms the Superior School District across various metrics, indicating that district-level factors may play a role in the performance of individual schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3626 Hammond Ave
Superior, WI 54880

(715) 394-8740

District: Superior School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
467^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,693

Students who attend Superior Middle usually attend:

High:

Superior High

Feeder schools for Superior Middle:

Elementary:	Bryant Elementary
	Cooper Elementary
	Four Corners Elementary
	Great Lakes Elementary
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	Lake Superior Elementary
	Northern Lights Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 903

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.9%

Two or more races:

8.3%

African American:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Superior Middle ranks worse than 72.9% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.19. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (82.9%), two or more races (8.3%), African American (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Superior Middle is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Superior Middle employs 65.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Superior Middle is $11,693.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Superior Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Superior Middle 467^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Superior Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Superior School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Superior School District 299^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Superior Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	30.70	275^th	324	15.1%
2005	36.58	265^th	332	20.2%
2006	49.08	266^th	382	30.4%
2007	51.76	249^th	366	32.0%
2008	44.28	387^th	519	25.4%
2009	44.88	390^th	521	25.1%
2010	44.18	401^st	539	25.6%
2011	47.78	393^rd	549	28.4%
2012	42.34	439^th	559	21.5%
2013	44.21	385^th	569	32.3%
2014	44.31	397^th	585	32.1%
2015	42.47	423^rd	612	30.9%
2016	42.62	387^th	609	36.5%
2017	49.75	315^th	612	48.5%
2018	41.02	386^th	579	33.3%
2019	31.41	456^th	594	23.2%
2021	34.45	442^nd	613	27.9%
2022	38.22	412^th	617	33.2%
2023	26.28	501^st	640	21.7%
2024	34.19	467^th	641	27.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Superior Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	34.56	71^st	96	26.0%
2019	13.40	96^th	101	5.0%
2021	30.63	95^th	129	26.4%
2022	27.66	100^th	126	20.6%
2023	29.90	102^nd	132	22.7%
2024	24.46	117^th	131	10.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Superior Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	60.91	109^th	417	73.9%
2019	45.90	203^rd	414	51.0%
2021	46.46	213^th	437	51.3%
2022	45.93	208^th	421	50.6%
2023	30.18	331^st	439	24.6%
2024	40.31	242^nd	425	43.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Superior Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	45.91	266^th	489	45.6%
2019	33.24	366^th	487	24.8%
2021	36.96	344^th	499	31.1%
2022	40.38	328^th	522	37.2%
2023	23.97	432^nd	525	17.7%
2024	27.69	411^th	520	21.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Superior Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	47.25	324^th	551	41.2%
2019	33.92	421^st	557	24.4%
2021	35.17	424^th	574	26.1%
2022	36.33	397^th	576	31.1%
2023	25.99	457^th	579	21.1%
2024	31.26	442^nd	580	23.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Superior Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	36.23	396^th	551	28.1%
2019	30.88	428^th	557	23.2%
2021	36.15	400^th	572	30.1%
2022	41.99	350^th	577	39.3%
2023	28.37	443^rd	591	25.0%
2024	39.38	402^nd	585	31.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Superior Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	72.46	20^th	123	83.7%
2019	36.51	71^st	127	44.1%
2021	53.09	45^th	134	66.4%
2022	52.62	42^nd	125	66.4%
2023	41.04	69^th	130	46.9%
2024	50.27	50^th	118	57.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Superior Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	51.58	102^nd	225	54.7%
2022	56.47	80^th	221	63.8%
2024	57.88	86^th	239	64.0%

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Rank History for Native American students at Superior Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	85.33	2^nd	17	88.2%
2019	54.01	8^th	19	57.9%

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Rank History for White students at Superior Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	21.66	317^th	375	15.5%
2019	16.29	347^th	382	9.2%
2021	22.35	332^nd	393	15.5%
2022	27.92	316^th	397	20.4%
2023	11.63	389^th	412	5.6%
2024	14.01	374^th	407	8.1%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	638	4	7	1	46	n/a	n/a	696
1989	626	3	7	2	41	n/a	n/a	679
1990	614	6	6	1	43	n/a	n/a	670
1991	639	5	5	4	38	n/a	n/a	691
1992	649	10	13	5	43	n/a	n/a	720
1993	685	6	13	8	67	n/a	n/a	779
1994	725	7	14	4	20	n/a	n/a	770
1995	437	7	20	2	38	n/a	n/a	504
1996	437	7	20	2	38	n/a	n/a	504
1997	438	5	13	1	31	n/a	n/a	488
1998	419	4	15	0	31	n/a	n/a	469
1999	415	6	17	2	36	n/a	n/a	476
2000	389	7	11	3	36	n/a	n/a	446
2001	347	9	14	5	31	n/a	n/a	406
2002	476	15	18	5	49	n/a	n/a	563
2003	476	15	18	5	49	n/a	n/a	563
2004	1070	25	24	12	62	n/a	n/a	1193
2005	1019	29	20	13	56	n/a	n/a	1137
2006	960	23	20	13	54	n/a	n/a	1070
2007	922	20	17	15	53	n/a	n/a	1027
2008	916	19	19	15	44	n/a	n/a	1013
2009	904	24	17	14	44	n/a	n/a	1003
2010	931	20	11	18	41	n/a	n/a	1021
2011	908	27	12	20	42	1	0	1010
2012	873	37	10	18	41	1	3	983
2013	849	40	11	15	48	2	9	974
2014	819	31	6	13	36	2	10	917
2015	829	28	9	13	37	0	16	932
2016	825	36	11	16	34	0	18	940
2017	867	37	15	17	37	2	21	996
2018	838	40	12	18	30	1	32	971
2019	848	36	6	21	17	1	40	969
2020	884	33	9	26	12	0	59	1023
2021	847	30	13	23	14	0	68	995
2022	817	28	15	26	12	0	79	977
2023	749	27	11	24	17	0	75	903

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 Superior Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	696	45.9	15.1	32
1989	679	41.8	16.2	29.6
1990	670	45.8	14.6	28.8
1991	691	43.7	15.8	24
1992	720	41.5	17.3	23.9
1993	779	42.0	18.5	27.2
1994	770	41.3	18.6	29.9
1995	504	30.8	16.4	30.2
1996	504	30.8	16.4	30.2
1997	488	32.3	15.1	32.6
1998	469	30.5	15.4	32.4
1999	476	31.3	15.2	42.9
2000	446	29.9	14.9	43
2001	406	24.6	16.5	39.9
2002	563	33.1	17.0	57.5
2003	563	33.1	17.0	57.5
2004	1193	73.7	16.2	39
2005	1137	74.7	15.2	n/a
2006	1070	71.6	14.9	n/a
2007	1027	70.1	14.7	46.4
2008	1013	69.5	14.6	40
2009	1003	69.5	14.4	45.7
2010	1021	72.5	14.0	47.8
2011	1010	69.7	14.4	51.1
2012	983	70.8	13.8	51.1
2013	974	70.7	13.7	50.9
2014	917	68.9	13.3	49.7
2015	932	n/a	n/a	49
2016	940	69.0	13.6	46.9
2017	996	70.0	14.2	43.4
2018	971	69.0	14.0	44.9
2019	969	70.5	13.7	48.6
2020	1023	71.3	14.3	50.8
2021	995	73.9	13.4	55.2
2022	977	70.2	13.9	51.2
2023	903	65.5	13.7	51.1

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.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	696	45.9	15.1	32
1989	679	41.8	16.2	29.6
1990	670	45.8	14.6	28.8
1991	691	43.7	15.8	24
1992	720	41.5	17.3	23.9
1993	779	42.0	18.5	27.2
1994	770	41.3	18.6	29.9
1995	504	30.8	16.4	30.2
1996	504	30.8	16.4	30.2
1997	488	32.3	15.1	32.6
1998	469	30.5	15.4	32.4
1999	476	31.3	15.2	42.9
2000	446	29.9	14.9	43
2001	406	24.6	16.5	39.9
2002	563	33.1	17.0	57.5
2003	563	33.1	17.0	57.5
2004	1193	73.7	16.2	39
2005	1137	74.7	15.2	n/a
2006	1070	71.6	14.9	n/a
2007	1027	70.1	14.7	46.4
2008	1013	69.5	14.6	40
2009	1003	69.5	14.4	45.7
2010	1021	72.5	14.0	47.8
2011	1010	69.7	14.4	51.1
2012	983	70.8	13.8	51.1
2013	974	70.7	13.7	50.9
2014	917	68.9	13.3	49.7
2015	932	n/a	n/a	49
2016	940	69.0	13.6	46.9
2017	996	70.0	14.2	43.4
2018	971	69.0	14.0	44.9
2019	969	70.5	13.7	48.6
2020	1023	71.3	14.3	50.8
2021	995	73.9	13.4	55.2
2022	977	70.2	13.9	51.2
2023	903	65.5	13.7	51.1

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 Superior Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$797 (7.1%)	$10,364 (92.9%)	$11,160
2020	$632 (5.8%)	$10,305 (94.2%)	$10,937
2021	$947 (8.1%)	$10,746 (91.9%)	$11,693

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Superior 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 456^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 501^st of 640 Middle schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Superior Middle)	33.7	24.2	9.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Superior School District)	33.7	24.2	9.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Superior Middle)	31.7	25.9	5.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Superior School District)	31.7	25.9	5.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Superior Middle)	33.6	21.4	12.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Superior School District)	33.6	21.4	12.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Superior Middle)	26.4	16.8	9.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Superior School District)	26.4	16.8	9.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Superior Middle)	28.8	23.7	5.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Superior School District)	28.8	23.7	5.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Superior Middle)	28.5	14.2	14.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Superior School District)	28.5	14.2	14.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Superior Middle)	38.2	51.7	13.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Superior School District)	38.2	51.7	13.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Superior Middle)	47.4	43.2	4.2%
8th Grade Science (Superior School District)	47.4	43.2	4.2%
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	969	903	6.8%
African American	36	27	25%
American Indian	17	17
Asian	6	11	83.3%
Hispanic	21	24	14.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	848	749	11.7%
Two or More Races	40	75	87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.6%	51.1%	2.4%

Schools Near Superior 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 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th 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
Superior Middle	Public	6-8	3626 Hammond Ave	Superior	54880	Douglas County	Superior School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 394-8740	903	66	13.7	51.1%	749 (82.9%)	27 (3.0%)	24 (2.7%)	11 (1.2%)	17 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (8.3%)	34.2	467^th of 641 public middle schools	27.1%		26.3	501^st of 640 public middle schools	21.7%	34	48.2	37.6	43.9	38.1	30.4	34.5	60.4	45.7	$11,693	$947	$10,746
Northwestern Middle	Public	6-8	10523 E US Highway 2	Poplar	54864	Douglas County	Maple School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 364-2218	266	19	13.9	31.2%	242 (91.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	66.2	205^th of 641 public middle schools	68.0%		69.6	162^nd of 640 public middle schools	74.7%	43	48.6	53.3	54.1	68.2	69.6	69.3	69.3	61.3	$12,166	$150	$12,016

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