Is Viroqua Middle a good school?

Viroqua Middle ranks 162 nd of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Viroqua Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 247 students attended Viroqua Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Viroqua Middle?

Students at Viroqua Middle are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Viroqua Middle attend?

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

Viroqua Middle

Summary:

Viroqua Middle is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Viroqua Area School District in Viroqua, Wisconsin, with 247 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.9. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Wisconsin middle schools, with a current statewide ranking of 162 out of 641 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Viroqua Middle stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average on the Forward Exam, particularly in English Language Arts and Social Studies. For example, in 2023-2024, 73.91% of 6th graders and 64.81% of 7th graders scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 54.1% and 51.77%, respectively. The school also maintains very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.7% over the past several years, significantly lower than the state average. While Viroqua Middle has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, reaching 28.2% in 2021-2022, the school has still managed to maintain lower rates compared to the state average.

Viroqua Middle's performance is particularly strong for female students and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 25% and top 25-30% of Wisconsin middle schools, respectively, in these subgroups. Compared to nearby schools like De Soto Middle and La Farge Middle, Viroqua Middle outperforms on most academic metrics, including test scores and student growth. However, the school's ranking for special education students has declined from the top 25% in 2021-2022 to the bottom 30% in 2023-2024, indicating a need to focus on improving outcomes for this subgroup.

Detail:

Public 5-8

100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665-1315

(608) 637-3171

District: Viroqua Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
162^nd of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,123

Students who attend Viroqua Middle usually attend:

High:

Viroqua High

Feeder schools for Viroqua Middle:

Elementary:

Viroqua Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 247

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Viroqua Middle ranks better than 74.7% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.87. (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 (91.1%), two or more races (5.7%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Viroqua Middle is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Viroqua Middle employs 20.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Viroqua Middle is $13,123.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Viroqua Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Viroqua Middle 162^nd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Viroqua Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Viroqua Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Viroqua Area School District 115^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Viroqua Middle

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Rank History for all students at Viroqua Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2006	55.95	238^th	382	37.7%
2007	57.92	215^th	366	41.3%
2008	49.22	355^th	519	31.6%
2009	51.05	339^th	521	34.9%
2010	55.91	291^st	539	46.0%
2011	57.71	290^th	549	47.2%
2012	68.55	152^nd	559	72.8%
2013	75.71	87^th	569	84.7%
2014	68.09	144^th	585	75.4%
2015	68.66	153^rd	612	75.0%
2016	68.34	147^th	609	75.9%
2017	70.42	135^th	612	77.9%
2018	51.67	300^th	579	48.2%
2019	60.35	230^th	594	61.3%
2021	66.98	164^th	613	73.2%
2022	59.53	231^st	617	62.6%
2023	63.92	201^st	640	68.6%
2024	71.87	162^nd	641	74.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Viroqua Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	16.64	405^th	417	2.9%
2019	57.22	133^rd	414	67.9%
2021	61.75	104^th	437	76.2%
2022	54.78	153^rd	421	63.7%
2023	32.94	316^th	439	28.0%
2024	32.62	300^th	425	29.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Viroqua Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	54.81	188^th	489	61.6%
2019	58.13	161^st	487	66.9%
2021	65.69	110^th	499	78.0%
2022	48.87	245^th	522	53.1%
2023	64.40	129^th	525	75.4%
2024	67.82	116^th	520	77.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Viroqua Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	54.95	258^th	551	53.2%
2019	60.48	225^th	557	59.6%
2021	66.00	161^st	574	72.0%
2022	60.89	202^nd	576	64.9%
2023	68.98	144^th	579	75.1%
2024	78.43	100^th	580	82.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Viroqua Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	48.84	301^st	551	45.4%
2019	60.41	207^th	557	62.8%
2021	68.82	150^th	572	73.8%
2022	58.04	232^nd	577	59.8%
2023	56.67	249^th	591	57.9%
2024	59.00	247^th	585	57.8%

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Rank History for White students at Viroqua Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	28.80	296^th	375	21.1%
2021	70.88	82^nd	393	79.1%
2022	42.56	240^th	397	39.5%
2023	46.57	210^th	412	49.0%
2024	49.29	219^th	407	46.2%

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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 Viroqua Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	395	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	397
1990	389	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	391
1991	433	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	433
1992	447	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	449
1993	443	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	445
1994	459	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	462
1995	441	2	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	446
1996	441	2	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	446
1997	420	1	4	2	3	n/a	n/a	430
1998	417	1	4	1	3	n/a	n/a	426
1999	429	0	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	435
2000	404	0	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	410
2001	393	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	396
2002	355	6	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	369
2003	355	6	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	369
2004	325	8	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	337
2005	311	7	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	320
2006	305	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	311
2007	311	6	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	319
2008	327	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	330
2009	320	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	324
2010	318	3	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	325
2011	309	2	0	0	0	1	0	312
2012	298	3	0	1	0	0	0	302
2013	296	3	1	2	0	0	3	305
2014	294	6	2	5	0	0	3	310
2015	293	7	3	5	0	0	8	316
2016	278	3	5	4	0	0	9	299
2017	278	6	3	3	0	0	8	298
2018	280	6	2	3	0	0	13	304
2019	280	5	0	5	1	0	10	301
2020	271	3	0	7	1	0	9	291
2021	276	4	1	10	1	0	12	304
2022	247	3	1	10	1	0	9	271
2023	225	2	0	6	0	0	14	247

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 Viroqua Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	397	25.0	15.8	23.4
1990	391	25.5	15.3	21
1991	433	29.0	14.9	15.9
1992	449	28.5	15.7	22.9
1993	445	31.1	14.3	25.6
1994	462	30.0	15.4	28.1
1995	446	30.9	14.4	22.9
1996	446	30.9	14.4	22.9
1997	430	31.2	13.8	23.3
1998	426	30.7	13.9	22.3
1999	435	30.8	14.1	34.7
2000	410	29.3	14.0	34.4
2001	396	27.8	14.2	29.5
2002	369	26.8	13.8	38.2
2003	369	26.8	13.8	38.2
2004	337	24.4	13.8	32
2005	320	26.7	12.0	n/a
2006	311	25.7	12.1	n/a
2007	319	24.7	12.9	35.4
2008	330	25.4	13.0	37.3
2009	324	24.0	13.5	38.9
2010	325	24.0	13.5	40.6
2011	312	23.1	13.4	45.8
2012	302	20.6	14.6	47.7
2013	305	18.7	16.2	47.2
2014	310	18.8	16.4	48.1
2015	316	n/a	n/a	49.4
2016	299	19.0	15.7	45.5
2017	298	19.3	15.4	40.6
2018	304	19.1	15.8	40.5
2019	301	20.8	14.4	45.2
2020	291	19.5	14.8	43.6
2021	304	20.9	14.5	45.7
2022	271	23.3	11.6	42.4
2023	247	20.7	11.9	42.5

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 Viroqua Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	397	25.0	15.8	23.4
1990	391	25.5	15.3	21
1991	433	29.0	14.9	15.9
1992	449	28.5	15.7	22.9
1993	445	31.1	14.3	25.6
1994	462	30.0	15.4	28.1
1995	446	30.9	14.4	22.9
1996	446	30.9	14.4	22.9
1997	430	31.2	13.8	23.3
1998	426	30.7	13.9	22.3
1999	435	30.8	14.1	34.7
2000	410	29.3	14.0	34.4
2001	396	27.8	14.2	29.5
2002	369	26.8	13.8	38.2
2003	369	26.8	13.8	38.2
2004	337	24.4	13.8	32
2005	320	26.7	12.0	n/a
2006	311	25.7	12.1	n/a
2007	319	24.7	12.9	35.4
2008	330	25.4	13.0	37.3
2009	324	24.0	13.5	38.9
2010	325	24.0	13.5	40.6
2011	312	23.1	13.4	45.8
2012	302	20.6	14.6	47.7
2013	305	18.7	16.2	47.2
2014	310	18.8	16.4	48.1
2015	316	n/a	n/a	49.4
2016	299	19.0	15.7	45.5
2017	298	19.3	15.4	40.6
2018	304	19.1	15.8	40.5
2019	301	20.8	14.4	45.2
2020	291	19.5	14.8	43.6
2021	304	20.9	14.5	45.7
2022	271	23.3	11.6	42.4
2023	247	20.7	11.9	42.5

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 Viroqua Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$334 (3.0%)	$10,749 (97.0%)	$11,084
2020	$295 (2.4%)	$11,766 (97.6%)	$12,061
2021	$1,178 (9.0%)	$11,945 (91.0%)	$13,123

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Viroqua 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 230^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 201^st of 640 Middle schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Viroqua Middle)	36.8	36.2	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Viroqua Area School District)	38.9	41.3	2.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Viroqua Middle)	26.5	38.3	11.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Viroqua Area School District)	25	38.1	13.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Viroqua Middle)	52.3	44.4	7.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Viroqua Area School District)	52.7	52.9	0.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Viroqua Middle)	47.7	53.7	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Viroqua Area School District)	47.3	51.4	4.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Viroqua Middle)	48	42.4	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Viroqua Area School District)	48	46.1	1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Viroqua Middle)	30.1	36.9	6.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Viroqua Area School District)	30.1	38.7	8.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Viroqua Middle)	41.8	31.8	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Viroqua Area School District)	41.8	36.5	5.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Viroqua Middle)	40.3	46	5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Viroqua Area School District)	40.3	46	5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Viroqua Middle)	64.2	68.3	4.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Viroqua Area School District)	64.2	71.6	7.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Viroqua Middle)	58.2	61.9	3.7%
8th Grade Science (Viroqua Area School District)	58.2	63.5	5.3%
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	301	247	17.9%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	280	225	19.6%
Two or More Races	10	14	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.2%	42.5%	2.7%

Schools Near Viroqua 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
Viroqua Middle	Public	5-8	100 Blackhawk Dr	Viroqua	54665	Vernon County	Viroqua Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 637-3171	247	21	11.9	42.5%	225 (91.1%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.7%)	71.9	162^nd of 641 public middle schools	74.7%		63.9	201^st of 640 public middle schools	68.6%	39	54.1	73.9	64.8	55.9	41.0	56.5	79.6	60.3	69.1	60.3	$13,123	$1,178	$11,945
Westby Middle	Public	5-8	206 West Ave S	Westby	54667	Vernon County	Westby Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 634-0200	295	23	12.6	32.9%	278 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	65.6	218^th of 641 public middle schools	66.0%		63.3	208^th of 640 public middle schools	67.5%	10	55.9	46.0	58.3	60.5	44.8	58.7	61.7	65.1	65.1	64.0	$12,505	$772	$11,733
La Farge Middle	Public	6-8	301 W Adams St	La Farge	54639	Vernon County	La Farge School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 625-2400	41	5	8.7	53.7%	39 (95.1%)	2 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.4	496^th of 641 public middle schools	22.6%		26.5	498^th of 640 public middle schools	22.2%	2		50.0	30.8	35.7		35.7	23.1	35.7	50.0	50.0	$15,350	$2,037	$13,313
De Soto Middle	Public	6-8	615 Main St	De Soto	54624	Vernon County	De Soto Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 648-0100	100	8	13.0	45.0%	91 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.0%)	47.8	382^nd of 641 public middle schools	40.4%		42.6	390^th of 640 public middle schools	39.1%	8		54.1	40.6	47.1		48.7	50.0	41.2	73.5	47.1	$10,672	$668	$10,004

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