Westfield Area Middle

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Westfield Area Middle ranks 310 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Westfield Area Middle is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Westfield, Wisconsin, with 164 students. The school is part of the Westfield School District, which is ranked 250 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westfield Area Middle has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin middle schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 310 out of 641 middle schools in the state. The school's academic performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is generally below the state average across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 50-51.16% compared to the state averages of 51.77-53.53%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students and students with special needs performing relatively well, while female students and white students have been in the bottom third of Wisconsin middle schools. Additionally, Westfield Area Middle has experienced higher-than-average dropout rates and struggles with chronic absenteeism.

Interestingly, Westfield Area Middle's performance is generally lower than the nearby Adams-Friendship Middle and Parkside School, both of which have higher academic proficiency rates, lower dropout rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. The significant performance gaps between different student subgroups at Westfield Area Middle suggest that the school may need to focus on addressing equity and inclusion issues, while the relatively high per-student spending and moderate student-teacher ratio indicate that the school may need to re-evaluate how it is allocating its resources to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-8

N7046 County Road M
Westfield, WI 53964-8066

(608) 296-2141

District: Westfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
310^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,280

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 164

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.9%

Hispanic:

12.8%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westfield Area Middle ranks better than 51.6% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.74. (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 (82.9%), Hispanic (12.8%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westfield Area Middle is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Westfield Area Middle employs 12.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westfield Area Middle is $11,280.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westfield Area Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield Area Middle 310^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Westfield Area Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Westfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield School District 250^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westfield Area Middle

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Rank History for all students at Westfield Area Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	51.07	227^th	332	31.6%
2006	46.94	277^th	382	27.5%
2007	34.36	291^st	366	20.5%
2008	34.71	425^th	519	18.1%
2009	46.30	378^th	521	27.4%
2010	43.50	407^th	539	24.5%
2011	34.45	455^th	549	17.1%
2012	37.87	457^th	559	18.2%
2013	37.74	435^th	569	23.6%
2014	43.51	405^th	585	30.8%
2015	27.73	499^th	612	18.5%
2016	41.18	403^rd	609	33.8%
2017	50.28	313^th	612	48.9%
2018	46.19	342^nd	579	40.9%
2019	45.52	363^rd	594	38.9%
2021	45.83	352^nd	613	42.6%
2022	51.21	316^th	617	48.8%
2023	38.08	426^th	640	33.4%
2024	54.74	310^th	641	51.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Westfield Area Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	44.01	214^th	414	48.3%
2021	35.89	299^th	437	31.6%
2022	55.07	150^th	421	64.4%
2024	33.31	297^th	425	30.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westfield Area Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	32.98	375^th	489	23.3%
2019	39.39	320^th	487	34.3%
2021	57.17	173^rd	499	65.3%
2022	58.98	173^rd	522	66.9%
2023	43.84	292^nd	525	44.4%
2024	54.84	216^th	520	58.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Westfield Area Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	46.93	330^th	551	40.1%
2019	43.26	368^th	557	33.9%
2021	27.85	465^th	574	19.0%
2022	42.61	361^st	576	37.3%
2023	37.78	387^th	579	33.2%
2024	55.67	280^th	580	51.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Westfield Area Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	45.98	325^th	551	41.0%
2019	47.71	315^th	557	43.4%
2021	64.55	178^th	572	68.9%
2022	60.08	211^th	577	63.4%
2023	41.04	365^th	591	38.2%
2024	53.42	291^st	585	50.3%

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Rank History for White students at Westfield Area Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	33.74	280^th	382	26.7%
2021	30.25	299^th	393	23.9%
2022	34.06	284^th	397	28.5%
2023	21.90	343^rd	412	16.7%
2024	30.34	304^th	407	25.3%

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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 Westfield Area Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	198	2	0	13	1	n/a	n/a	214
2003	198	2	0	13	1	n/a	n/a	214
2004	201	0	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	215
2005	202	2	2	10	2	n/a	n/a	218
2006	174	1	1	13	2	n/a	n/a	191
2007	175	5	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	189
2008	179	6	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	197
2009	153	2	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	164
2010	163	3	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	169
2011	163	3	1	4	0	0	2	173
2012	160	1	1	5	0	0	3	170
2013	154	1	1	6	0	0	4	166
2014	142	0	1	8	0	0	5	156
2015	127	0	1	7	2	0	3	140
2016	120	1	1	7	2	0	1	132
2017	127	3	1	6	0	0	2	139
2018	139	0	0	9	0	0	3	151
2019	141	0	0	10	1	0	5	157
2020	124	0	1	17	0	0	6	148
2021	155	3	2	21	0	0	8	189
2022	145	2	1	16	1	0	8	173
2023	136	0	0	21	0	0	7	164

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 Westfield Area Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	214	12.1	17.7	40.7
2003	214	12.1	17.7	40.7
2004	215	11.6	18.5	35.8
2005	218	12.2	17.9	n/a
2006	191	11.2	17.1	n/a
2007	189	14.9	12.7	44.4
2008	197	13.6	14.5	40.6
2009	164	13.6	12.1	48.2
2010	169	12.9	13.0	49.1
2011	173	13.8	12.4	43.9
2012	170	13.5	12.5	45.9
2013	166	12.9	12.8	47
2014	156	12.1	12.8	51.3
2015	140	n/a	n/a	54.3
2016	132	13.0	10.1	59.1
2017	139	12.8	10.8	48.9
2018	151	12.1	12.4	39.1
2019	157	13.3	11.7	47.8
2020	148	13.3	11.0	50.7
2021	189	12.5	15.0	52.4
2022	173	12.7	13.5	54.9
2023	164	12.8	12.8	45.7

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 Westfield Area Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	214	12.1	17.7	40.7
2003	214	12.1	17.7	40.7
2004	215	11.6	18.5	35.8
2005	218	12.2	17.9	n/a
2006	191	11.2	17.1	n/a
2007	189	14.9	12.7	44.4
2008	197	13.6	14.5	40.6
2009	164	13.6	12.1	48.2
2010	169	12.9	13.0	49.1
2011	173	13.8	12.4	43.9
2012	170	13.5	12.5	45.9
2013	166	12.9	12.8	47
2014	156	12.1	12.8	51.3
2015	140	n/a	n/a	54.3
2016	132	13.0	10.1	59.1
2017	139	12.8	10.8	48.9
2018	151	12.1	12.4	39.1
2019	157	13.3	11.7	47.8
2020	148	13.3	11.0	50.7
2021	189	12.5	15.0	52.4
2022	173	12.7	13.5	54.9
2023	164	12.8	12.8	45.7

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 Westfield Area Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$654 (6.5%)	$9,440 (93.5%)	$10,094
2020	$608 (5.9%)	$9,645 (94.1%)	$10,253
2021	$1,019 (9.0%)	$10,262 (91.0%)	$11,280

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westfield Area Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 363^rd of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 426^th of 640 Middle schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield Area Middle)	42.4	41.4	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield School District)	42.4	41.4	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westfield Area Middle)	32.2	29.9	2.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westfield School District)	32.2	29.9	2.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield Area Middle)	40.5	29.9	10.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield School District)	40.5	29.9	10.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Westfield Area Middle)	21.4	16.4	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Westfield School District)	21.4	16.4	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Westfield Area Middle)	49.4	43.9	5.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Westfield School District)	49.4	43.9	5.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Westfield Area Middle)	57.3	41.8	15.5%
8th Grade Science (Westfield School District)	57.3	41.8	15.5%
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	157	164	4.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	21	110%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	141	136	3.5%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.8%	45.7%	2%

Schools Near Westfield Area 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 4th Grade	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 4th 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 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westfield Area Middle	Public	7-8	N7046 County Road M	Westfield	53964	Marquette County	Westfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 296-2141	164	13	12.8	45.7%	136 (82.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.3%)	54.7	310^th of 641 public middle schools	51.6%		38.1	426^th of 640 public middle schools	33.4%	116				50.0	51.2				50.0	51.2		60.5		60.5	$11,280	$1,019	$10,262
Parkside School	Public	4-8	300 S 16th Ave	Wautoma	54982	Waushara County	Wautoma Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 787-4577	471	37	12.8	57.1%	357 (75.8%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (20.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.0%)	49.8	363^rd of 641 public middle schools	43.4%		54.6	283^rd of 640 public middle schools	55.8%	80	50.0	59.5	54.7	44.6	50.0	47.0	53.6	58.5	47.5	50.0	53.0	57.9	45.5	48.7	$12,944	$1,578	$11,366
Adams-Friendship Middle	Public	5-8	420 N Main St	Adams	53910	Adams County	Adams-Friendship Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 339-4064	378	37	10.2	72.2%	302 (79.9%)	3 (0.8%)	36 (9.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.3%)	24.6	523^rd of 641 public middle schools	18.4%		32.1	463^rd of 640 public middle schools	27.7%	60		39.6	34.1	37.7	28.0		40.7	36.5	42.0	39.8		51.6		25.8	$12,971	$1,968	$11,004

Frequently Asked Questions about Westfield Area Middle

Is Westfield Area Middle a good school?

Westfield Area Middle ranks 310^th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Westfield Area Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 164 students attended Westfield Area Middle.

What district is Westfield Area Middle in?

Westfield School District

What is the racial makeup of Westfield Area Middle?

Students at Westfield Area Middle are 83% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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