Turtle Lake Middle

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Turtle Lake Middle ranks 260 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Turtle Lake Middle is a public middle school located in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 103 students. The school is part of the Turtle Lake School District, which is ranked 185 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Turtle Lake Middle has shown strong academic performance, particularly in 8th grade, with 68.97% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 58.62% in Mathematics, 72.41% in Social Studies, and 62.07% in Science. These scores are significantly higher than the state averages, indicating that Turtle Lake Middle is outperforming the majority of Wisconsin middle schools in these subject areas. The school has also maintained relatively low dropout rates, with a 1.3% rate in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the state average. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 5.0% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the previous year's rate of 14.2%.

When compared to the nearby middle schools, such as Rice Lake Middle, Cameron Middle, and Unity Middle, Turtle Lake Middle generally performs better academically, particularly in 8th grade subject areas. However, the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with the school ranking as high as 167 out of 617 Wisconsin middle schools in 2021-2022 and as low as 362 out of 640 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school may be facing some challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement, which may be related to the relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 52.43% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Detail:

Public 6-8

205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889-8929

(715) 986-4470

District: Turtle Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
260^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,042

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 103

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.5%

Hispanic:

7.8%

American Indian:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Turtle Lake Middle ranks better than 59.4% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.86. (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 (84.5%), Hispanic (7.8%), American Indian (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turtle Lake Middle is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Turtle Lake Middle employs 8.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turtle Lake Middle is $13,042.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Turtle Lake Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Turtle Lake Middle 260^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Turtle Lake Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Turtle Lake School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Turtle Lake School District 185^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Turtle Lake Middle

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Rank History for all students at Turtle Lake Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	53.62	290^th	579	49.9%
2019	52.25	310^th	594	47.8%
2021	61.20	219^th	613	64.3%
2022	66.84	167^th	617	72.9%
2023	46.08	362^nd	640	43.4%
2024	60.86	260^th	641	59.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Turtle Lake Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.61	213^th	439	51.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Turtle Lake Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	59.82	150^th	489	69.3%
2019	47.63	246^th	487	49.5%
2021	67.26	100^th	499	80.0%
2022	64.43	129^th	522	75.3%
2023	53.43	218^th	525	58.5%
2024	58.45	191^st	520	63.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Turtle Lake Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	54.84	260^th	551	52.8%
2019	48.31	324^th	557	41.8%
2021	55.58	258^th	574	55.1%
2022	63.35	177^th	576	69.3%
2023	56.94	234^th	579	59.6%
2024	66.37	195^th	580	66.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Turtle Lake Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	50.73	293^rd	551	46.8%
2019	58.77	227^th	557	59.2%
2021	65.80	173^rd	572	69.8%
2022	68.66	136^th	577	76.4%
2023	32.08	420^th	591	28.9%
2024	54.54	281^st	585	52.0%

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Rank History for White students at Turtle Lake Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.75	290^th	407	28.7%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Turtle Lake Middle

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	79	0	5	3	2	89
2019	73	1	4	3	3	84
2020	88	1	4	2	3	98
2021	85	1	5	7	4	102
2022	95	0	6	2	3	106
2023	87	0	8	4	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 Turtle Lake Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	89	7.1	12.5	40.4
2019	84	7.1	11.8	48.8
2020	98	7.3	13.4	51
2021	102	8.3	12.2	53.9
2022	106	8.5	12.3	50.9
2023	103	8.4	12.1	52.4

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 Turtle Lake Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	89	7.1	12.5	40.4
2019	84	7.1	11.8	48.8
2020	98	7.3	13.4	51
2021	102	8.3	12.2	53.9
2022	106	8.5	12.3	50.9
2023	103	8.4	12.1	52.4

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 Turtle Lake Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$160 (1.2%)	$12,885 (98.8%)	$13,045
2020	$102 (0.9%)	$10,833 (99.1%)	$10,934
2021	$939 (7.2%)	$12,103 (92.8%)	$13,042

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Turtle Lake 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 310^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 362^nd of 640 Middle schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Turtle Lake Middle)	19.2	11.1	8.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Turtle Lake School District)	19.2	11.1	8.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Turtle Lake Middle)	34.6	7.4	27.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Turtle Lake School District)	34.6	7.4	27.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Turtle Lake Middle)	42.9	50	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Turtle Lake School District)	42.9	51.5	8.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Turtle Lake Middle)	46.4	21.9	24.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Turtle Lake School District)	46.4	21.2	25.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Turtle Lake Middle)	36	44.7	8.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Turtle Lake School District)	36	44.7	8.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Turtle Lake Middle)	32	23.7	8.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Turtle Lake School District)	32	23.7	8.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Turtle Lake Middle)	72	65.8	6.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Turtle Lake School District)	72	65.8	6.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Turtle Lake Middle)	68	55.3	12.7%
8th Grade Science (Turtle Lake School District)	68	55.3	12.7%
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	84	103	22.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	8	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	73	87	19.2%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.8%	52.4%	3.6%

Schools Near Turtle Lake 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
Turtle Lake Middle	Public	6-8	205 Oak St N	Turtle Lake	54889	Barron County	Turtle Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 986-4470	103	8	12.1	52.4%	87 (84.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)	60.9	260^th of 641 public middle schools	59.4%		46.1	362^nd of 640 public middle schools	43.4%	102		61.0	36.0	69.0		58.5	36.0	58.6	72.4	62.1	$13,042	$939	$12,103
Clayton Middle	Public	6-8	236 Polk Ave W	Clayton	54004	Polk County	Clayton School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 948-2163	56	6	10.1	57.1%	56 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.7	402^nd of 641 public middle schools	37.3%		24.1	513^th of 640 public middle schools	19.8%	111		62.5	64.3	46.7		31.3	64.3	33.3	40.0	40.0	$14,987	$616	$14,371
Cumberland Middle	Public	5-8	980 8th Ave	Cumberland	54829	Barron County	Cumberland School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 822-5122	276	20	13.7	42.4%	226 (81.9%)	2 (0.7%)	29 (10.5%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	54.2	315^th of 641 public middle schools	50.9%		44.9	375^th of 640 public middle schools	41.4%	60	49.2	40.0	51.5	58.1	38.5	47.3	48.5	59.7	61.3	62.9	$13,000	$1,536	$11,463
Amery Middle	Public	6-8	501 Minneapolis Ave S	Amery	54001	Polk County	Amery School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 268-9771	300	27	11.0	42.0%	268 (89.3%)	2 (0.7%)	14 (4.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	83.8	59^th of 641 public middle schools	90.8%		84.9	58^th of 640 public middle schools	90.9%	1		62.0	69.3	74.8		71.0	67.1	87.9	82.8	74.8	$13,513	$300	$13,213
Clear Lake Junior High	Public	7-8	1101 3rd St SW	Clear Lake	54005	Polk County	Clear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 263-2113	100	7	15.1	45.0%	91 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)	66.6	201^st of 641 public middle schools	68.6%		38.4	425^th of 640 public middle schools	33.6%	224			66.7	48.7			78.8	64.9	61.1	54.1	$11,421	$1,302	$10,121
Riverview Middle	Public	5-8	135 W River Ave	Barron	54812	Barron County	Barron Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 537-5641	317	22	14.4	53.6%	240 (75.7%)	31 (9.8%)	26 (8.2%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.8%)	36	455^th of 641 public middle schools	29.0%		28.3	487^th of 640 public middle schools	23.9%	32	44.9	44.7	30.3	42.0	50.7	69.7	40.0	37.1	50.7	35.2	$14,215	$754	$13,460
Prairie Farm Middle	Public	6-8	630 River Ave S	Prairie Farm	54762	Barron County	Prairie Farm Public School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 455-1861	90	10	8.7	47.8%	86 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	57.2	286^th of 641 public middle schools	55.4%		48	338^th of 640 public middle schools	47.2%	52		71.4	66.7	36.4		57.1	70.8	40.9	59.1	40.9	$11,087	$262	$10,824
Unity Middle	Public	5-8	1908 150th St	Balsam Lake	54810	Polk County	Unity School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 825-2101	262	19	13.5	54.2%	214 (81.7%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	62.7	241^st of 641 public middle schools	62.4%		52.4	297^th of 640 public middle schools	53.6%	56	60.0	49.2	54.0	55.2	64.3	52.5	82.0	56.7	70.2	58.2	$13,633	$1,042	$12,590
Cameron Middle	Public	5-8	700 S 1st St	Cameron	54822	Barron County	Cameron School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 458-4560	330	22	14.9	41.5%	297 (90.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	74.4	135^th of 641 public middle schools	78.9%		62.6	213^th of 640 public middle schools	66.7%	78	59.3	54.4	74.2	66.7	72.9	54.4	69.9	75.8	74.2	66.7	$10,542	$516	$10,027
Rice Lake Middle	Public	5-8	204 Cameron Rd	Rice Lake	54868	Barron County	Rice Lake Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 234-8156	601	53	11.2	42.6%	519 (86.4%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (5.7%)	5 (0.8%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.0%)	57.3	285^th of 641 public middle schools	55.5%		64.8	192^nd of 640 public middle schools	70.0%	93	61.8	50.3	60.5	56.0	66.5	52.8	62.3	59.7	55.2	51.5	$12,147	$514	$11,633

Frequently Asked Questions about Turtle Lake Middle

How many students attend Turtle Lake Middle?

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

Is Turtle Lake Middle a good school?

Turtle Lake Middle ranks 260^th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Turtle Lake Middle in?

Turtle Lake School District

What is the racial makeup of Turtle Lake Middle?

Students at Turtle Lake Middle are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 4% Two or more races.

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