Is Waupun Area Junior High a good school?

Waupun Area Junior High ranks 411 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Waupun Area Junior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 297 students attended Waupun Area Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Waupun Area Junior High?

Students at Waupun Area Junior High are 85% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Waupun Area Junior High attend?

Students who attend Waupun Area Junior High usually go on to attend Waupun Area Senior High

Waupun Area Junior High

Summary:

Waupun Area Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Waupun, Wisconsin, with 299 students. The school is part of the Waupun School District, which is ranked 304 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waupun Area Junior High's academic performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) were 52.48% for 7th grade and 37.98% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 51.77% and 50.36%, respectively. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were 54.61% for 7th grade and 51.56% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 53.53% and 53.29%. The school's performance in social studies and science also lagged behind the state averages. Compared to nearby schools, Waupun Area Junior High generally performs worse than higher-ranked schools like Ripon Middle, Lomira Middle, and Horicon Middle School, but better than lower-ranked schools like Sabish Middle and Beaver Dam Middle.

Waupun Area Junior High faces several challenges, including significant gaps in student group performance, declining academic performance, potential resource allocation issues, and rising chronic absenteeism. The large disparities in performance between different student subgroups, such as female and male students, as well as white, Hispanic, and special education students, suggest that the school may need to focus on addressing these achievement gaps. Additionally, the school's academic performance has generally declined over the past few years, with proficiency rates dropping across multiple subject areas and grade levels. The school's relatively lower spending per student and higher student-teacher ratio compared to some of the higher-performing nearby schools may also suggest that the school is facing resource allocation challenges that could be impacting its academic performance. Finally, the significant increase in chronic absenteeism at Waupun Area Junior High is a concern that may be contributing to the school's declining academic performance.

Detail:

Public 7-8

801 E Lincoln St
Waupun, WI 53963

(920) 324-5591

District: Waupun School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
411^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,570

Students who attend Waupun Area Junior High usually attend:

High:

Waupun Area Senior High

Feeder schools for Waupun Area Junior High:

Elementary:	Meadow View Primary
	Rock River Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 297

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.8%

Hispanic:

11.4%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waupun Area Junior High ranks worse than 64.1% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.1. (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 (84.8%), Hispanic (11.4%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waupun Area Junior High is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Waupun Area Junior High employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waupun Area Junior High is $10,570.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waupun Area Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Waupun Area Junior High 411^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Waupun Area Junior High 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:

Waupun School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waupun School District 304^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Waupun Area Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2012	45.23	419^th	559	25.0%
2013	31.97	461^st	569	19.0%
2014	45.67	387^th	585	33.8%
2015	59.36	260^th	612	57.5%
2016	54.31	287^th	609	52.9%
2017	47.54	334^th	612	45.4%
2018	46.41	340^th	579	41.3%
2019	49.10	338^th	594	43.1%
2021	51.81	302^nd	613	50.7%
2022	49.17	334^th	617	45.9%
2023	41.26	399^th	640	37.7%
2024	43.10	411^th	641	35.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Waupun Area Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.23	87^th	101	13.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Waupun Area Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	36.83	271^st	417	35.0%
2019	32.31	305^th	414	26.3%
2021	55.35	140^th	437	68.0%
2022	53.48	157^th	421	62.7%
2023	27.98	348^th	439	20.7%
2024	35.42	275^th	425	35.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waupun Area Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	46.95	258^th	489	47.2%
2019	48.51	240^th	487	50.7%
2021	51.72	211^th	499	57.7%
2022	60.38	163^rd	522	68.8%
2023	38.57	335^th	525	36.2%
2024	35.09	362^nd	520	30.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Waupun Area Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	53.21	279^th	551	49.4%
2019	53.13	279^th	557	49.9%
2021	51.78	295^th	574	48.6%
2022	48.29	314^th	576	45.5%
2023	48.17	309^th	579	46.6%
2024	59.41	247^th	580	57.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Waupun Area Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	39.99	370^th	551	32.8%
2019	43.60	347^th	557	37.7%
2021	53.22	269^th	572	53.0%
2022	51.59	285^th	577	50.6%
2023	37.52	385^th	591	34.9%
2024	31.53	441^st	585	24.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waupun Area Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.98	163^rd	204	20.1%

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Rank History for White students at Waupun Area Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	30.78	286^th	375	23.7%
2019	33.71	281^st	382	26.4%
2021	40.62	247^th	393	37.2%
2022	34.71	281^st	397	29.2%
2023	24.49	331^st	412	19.7%
2024	24.61	327^th	407	19.7%

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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.

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
2010	278	4	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	294
2011	244	0	0	11	5	0	5	265
2012	232	1	1	21	3	0	4	262
2013	246	3	1	24	1	0	3	278
2014	251	4	1	22	1	0	2	281
2015	232	2	1	19	1	0	4	259
2016	224	3	1	18	0	0	6	252
2017	222	4	1	15	0	0	6	248
2018	230	5	1	17	1	0	10	264
2019	239	2	1	24	0	0	10	276
2020	259	1	2	33	0	0	6	301
2021	255	1	1	24	0	0	6	287
2022	250	3	0	23	0	0	7	283
2023	259	2	0	28	0	0	10	299
2024	252	2	0	34	0	0	9	297

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 Waupun Area Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	294	20.5	14.3	39.5
2011	265	19.9	13.2	36.6
2012	262	18.9	13.7	38.9
2013	278	18.9	14.6	41
2014	281	17.1	16.3	33.8
2015	259	n/a	n/a	37.5
2016	252	19.0	13.2	40.1
2017	248	18.0	13.7	35.5
2018	264	17.6	14.9	34.8
2019	276	20.5	13.4	37.7
2020	301	18.5	16.2	39.9
2021	287	19.3	14.8	38.7
2022	283	22.1	12.7	36.4
2023	299	19.9	15.0	40.5
2024	297	19.0	15.5	39.1

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 Waupun Area Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	294	20.5	14.3	39.5
2011	265	19.9	13.2	36.6
2012	262	18.9	13.7	38.9
2013	278	18.9	14.6	41
2014	281	17.1	16.3	33.8
2015	259	n/a	n/a	37.5
2016	252	19.0	13.2	40.1
2017	248	18.0	13.7	35.5
2018	264	17.6	14.9	34.8
2019	276	20.5	13.4	37.7
2020	301	18.5	16.2	39.9
2021	287	19.3	14.8	38.7
2022	283	22.1	12.7	36.4
2023	299	19.9	15.0	40.5
2024	297	19.0	15.5	39.1

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 Waupun Area Junior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$159 (1.4%)	$11,167 (98.6%)	$11,326
2020	$163 (1.5%)	$10,963 (98.5%)	$11,126
2021	$462 (4.4%)	$10,108 (95.6%)	$10,570

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waupun Area 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 338^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 399^th of 640 Middle schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waupun Area Junior High)	36.2	42.5	6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waupun School District)	36.2	42.5	6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waupun Area Junior High)	39.1	31.3	7.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waupun School District)	39.1	31.3	7.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waupun Area Junior High)	36.2	34.8	1.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waupun School District)	36.2	34.8	1.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waupun Area Junior High)	31.5	21.3	10.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waupun School District)	31.5	21.3	10.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Waupun Area Junior High)	56.2	46.1	10.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Waupun School District)	56.2	46.1	10.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Waupun Area Junior High)	56.9	41.8	15.1%
8th Grade Science (Waupun School District)	56.9	41.8	15.1%
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	276	299	8.3%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	24	28	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	239	259	8.4%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.7%	40.5%	2.8%

Schools Near Waupun Area 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 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
Waupun Area Junior High	Public	7-8	801 E Lincoln St	Waupun	53963	Dodge County	Waupun School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 324-5591	297	19	15.5	39.1%	252 (84.8%)	2 (0.7%)	34 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	43.1	411^th of 641 public middle schools	35.9%		41.3	399^th of 640 public middle schools	37.7%	12		52.5	38.0		54.6	51.6	48.4	41.4	$10,570	$462	$10,108
Oakfield Middle	Public	6-8	250 Church St	Oakfield	53065	Fond du Lac County	Oakfield School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 583-3141	116	9	12.4	29.3%	101 (87.1%)	2 (1.7%)	9 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	82.3	69^th of 641 public middle schools	89.2%		80	84^th of 640 public middle schools	86.9%	15	84.6	63.9	54.1	89.7	70.3	81.1	75.7	67.6	$11,708	$391	$11,317
Rosendale-Brandon Middle	Public	6-8	200 S Main St	Rosendale	54974	Fond du Lac County	Rosendale-Brandon School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 872-2126	203	13	15.3	16.3%	187 (92.1%)	3 (1.5%)	5 (2.5%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	60.5	264^th of 641 public middle schools	58.8%		57.6	253^rd of 640 public middle schools	60.5%	11	50.9	55.4	54.1	57.9	61.5	58.1	63.5	56.8	$11,925	$349	$11,576
Beaver Dam Middle	Public	6-8	108 Fourth St	Beaver Dam	53916	Dodge County	Beaver Dam Unified School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 885-7365	641	51	12.6	49.1%	447 (69.7%)	12 (1.9%)	137 (21.4%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.9%)	36.9	447^th of 641 public middle schools	30.3%		41.9	394^th of 640 public middle schools	38.4%	53	37.0	31.5	36.0	53.9	49.8	57.2	56.8	33.2	$11,391	$428	$10,961
Horicon Middle School	Public	6-8	841 Gray St	Horicon	53032	Dodge County	Horicon School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 485-2898	158	13	11.9	46.8%	128 (81.0%)	8 (5.1%)	15 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.4%)	73.9	139^th of 641 public middle schools	78.3%		74.4	125^th of 640 public middle schools	80.5%	14	58.7	58.3	55.9	69.6	64.6	71.2	81.4	64.4	$15,368	$965	$14,403
Lomira Middle	Public	6-8	1030 4th St	Lomira	53048	Dodge County	Lomira School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 269-4396	196	14	13.7	33.7%	165 (84.2%)	2 (1.0%)	22 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	80.5	84^th of 641 public middle schools	86.9%		75	118^th of 640 public middle schools	81.6%	34	61.7	64.9	78.2	61.7	66.2	81.8	83.6	76.4	$10,046	$302	$9,744
Markesan Middle	Public	6-8	100 E Vista Blvd	Markesan	53946	Green Lake County	Markesan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 398-2373	174	15	11.3	40.2%	146 (83.9%)	2 (1.1%)	24 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	57.4	283^rd of 641 public middle schools	55.9%		61.8	217^th of 640 public middle schools	66.1%	66	42.6	63.9	62.1	46.8	56.5	46.6	65.5	55.2	$14,085	$1,838	$12,247
Randolph Middle School	Public	6-8	110 Meadowood Dr	Randolph	53956	Dodge County	Randolph School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(920) 326-2427	110	7	14.9	44.5%	95 (86.4%)	1 (0.9%)	9 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.5%)	55.2	302^nd of 641 public middle schools	52.9%		46.4	356^th of 640 public middle schools	44.4%	54	48.5	52.8	44.1	54.6	58.3	54.6	61.8	61.8
Dodgeland Middle	Public	6-8	401 S Western Ave	Juneau	53039	Dodge County	Dodgeland School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 386-4404	145	11	12.7	57.9%	117 (80.7%)	6 (4.1%)	19 (13.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	53.2	329^th of 641 public middle schools	48.7%		54.6	284^th of 640 public middle schools	55.6%	45	52.3	60.9	46.8	46.5	58.7	53.2	63.8	44.7	$13,096	$691	$12,405
Ripon Middle	Public	6-8	750 Tiger Dr	Ripon	54971	Fond du Lac County	Ripon Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 748-4638	295	26	11.3	32.9%	245 (83.1%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (10.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.7%)	70.1	175^th of 641 public middle schools	72.7%		71.6	149^th of 640 public middle schools	76.7%	26	62.1	58.9	63.9	65.3	60.7	65.0	65.0	62.9	$10,752	$267	$10,485

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