Weston Junior High School

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Weston Junior High School ranks 459 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Weston Junior High School is a small public middle school in Cazenovia, Wisconsin, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of just 31 students. Despite relatively high per-student spending, the school has experienced a steady decline in academic performance over the past decade, dropping from a 2-star to a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Key challenges facing Weston Junior High School include high chronic absenteeism rates, inconsistent test scores, and significant disparities in the performance of different student subgroups. While female students perform relatively well, ranking 108 out of 576 Wisconsin middle schools, male and white students lag behind, ranking 443 and 260 respectively. The school's small size may also contribute to its struggles, with limited course offerings and difficulty attracting and retaining high-quality teachers. In comparison, nearby middle schools like Royall Intermediate, Wonewoc-Center Junior High, and Ithaca Middle have generally higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and better overall rankings.

The challenges facing Weston Junior High School are complex, with socioeconomic factors and the school's small size likely contributing to its declining performance. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students at this school, which is part of the Weston School District.

Detail:

Public 7-8

E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924-9402

(608) 986-2151

District: Weston School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
459^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,563

Students who attend Weston Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Weston Senior High School

Feeder schools for Weston Junior High School:

Elementary:

Weston Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 31

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.8%

Asian:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Weston Junior High School ranks worse than 71.6% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.77. (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 (96.8%), Asian (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weston Junior High School is 8.2. (See more...)

Compare Weston Junior High School employs 3.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weston Junior High School is $18,563.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Weston Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Weston Junior High School 459^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Weston Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Weston School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Weston School District 356^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Weston Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Weston Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	29.83	276^th	324	14.8%
2005	56.84	195^th	332	41.3%
2008	59.74	245^th	519	52.8%
2009	62.53	221^st	521	57.6%
2010	59.38	259^th	539	51.9%
2011	43.66	425^th	549	22.6%
2012	53.97	344^th	559	38.5%
2013	37.46	437^th	569	23.2%
2014	46.44	377^th	585	35.6%
2015	42.17	426^th	612	30.4%
2016	24.55	498^th	609	18.2%
2017	26.87	487^th	612	20.4%
2018	29.04	457^th	579	21.1%
2019	17.11	521^st	594	12.3%
2021	29.68	472^nd	613	23.0%
2022	56.81	253^rd	617	59.0%
2023	52.93	295^th	640	53.9%
2024	35.77	459^th	641	28.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Weston Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	60.79	144^th	489	70.6%
2019	36.83	341^st	487	30.0%
2021	46.32	255^th	499	48.9%
2022	60.95	155^th	522	70.3%
2024	45.73	281^st	520	46.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Weston Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	45.71	344^th	551	37.6%
2019	24.91	459^th	557	17.6%
2021	30.95	448^th	574	22.0%
2022	73.63	108^th	576	81.3%
2024	28.33	455^th	580	21.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Weston Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	12.48	497^th	551	9.8%
2019	13.86	503^rd	557	9.7%
2021	34.74	411^th	572	28.1%
2022	29.17	443^rd	577	23.2%
2024	51.23	313^th	585	46.5%

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Rank History for White students at Weston Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	39.80	260^th	397	34.5%
2024	15.56	368^th	407	9.6%

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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 Weston Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	92	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	93
1990	89	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	89
1991	98	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	98
1992	62	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	62
1993	87	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	87
1994	57	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	57
1995	81	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	81
1996	81	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	81
1997	98	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	98
1998	96	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	96
1999	94	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	94
2000	99	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
2001	90	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
2002	79	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	79
2003	79	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	79
2004	83	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
2005	81	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	81
2006	85	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	86
2007	70	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	72
2008	59	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	61
2009	59	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	59
2010	63	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	63
2011	62	0	0	0	0	0	0	62
2012	64	1	0	0	0	0	0	65
2013	71	1	0	0	0	0	0	72
2014	71	0	0	0	0	0	0	71
2015	68	0	0	1	2	0	0	71
2016	62	0	0	1	2	0	1	66
2017	62	1	1	0	1	0	1	66
2018	54	0	1	0	1	0	0	56
2019	53	0	0	1	2	0	2	58
2020	62	0	1	2	1	0	3	69
2021	44	0	0	1	1	0	1	47
2022	37	0	1	0	0	0	0	38
2023	30	0	1	0	0	0	0	31

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 Weston Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	93	5.0	18.6	15.1
1990	89	5.0	17.8	15.7
1991	98	4.0	24.5	13.3
1992	62	4.0	15.5	11.3
1993	87	11.7	7.4	10.3
1994	57	4.3	13.3	10.5
1995	81	2.8	28.9	14.8
1996	81	2.8	28.9	14.8
1997	98	2.8	35.0	17.3
1998	96	4.2	22.9	15.6
1999	94	3.9	24.1	21.3
2000	99	4.1	24.1	17.2
2001	90	4.1	22.0	17.8
2002	79	3.5	22.6	17.7
2003	79	3.5	22.6	17.7
2004	83	4.7	17.7	19.3
2005	81	4.7	17.2	n/a
2006	86	4.7	18.3	n/a
2007	72	4.5	16.0	34.7
2008	61	3.3	18.5	19.7
2009	59	3.0	19.7	30.5
2010	63	5.7	11.0	41.3
2011	62	5.9	10.4	43.5
2012	65	5.1	12.7	53.8
2013	72	5.0	14.3	58.3
2014	71	5.0	14.1	50.7
2015	71	n/a	n/a	52.1
2016	66	6.0	11.0	53
2017	66	4.7	13.9	51.5
2018	56	4.9	11.3	50
2019	58	5.0	11.5	50
2020	69	4.8	14.3	56.5
2021	47	4.2	11.1	57.4
2022	38	3.7	10.2	44.7
2023	31	3.7	8.2	41.9

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 Weston Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	93	5.0	18.6	15.1
1990	89	5.0	17.8	15.7
1991	98	4.0	24.5	13.3
1992	62	4.0	15.5	11.3
1993	87	11.7	7.4	10.3
1994	57	4.3	13.3	10.5
1995	81	2.8	28.9	14.8
1996	81	2.8	28.9	14.8
1997	98	2.8	35.0	17.3
1998	96	4.2	22.9	15.6
1999	94	3.9	24.1	21.3
2000	99	4.1	24.1	17.2
2001	90	4.1	22.0	17.8
2002	79	3.5	22.6	17.7
2003	79	3.5	22.6	17.7
2004	83	4.7	17.7	19.3
2005	81	4.7	17.2	n/a
2006	86	4.7	18.3	n/a
2007	72	4.5	16.0	34.7
2008	61	3.3	18.5	19.7
2009	59	3.0	19.7	30.5
2010	63	5.7	11.0	41.3
2011	62	5.9	10.4	43.5
2012	65	5.1	12.7	53.8
2013	72	5.0	14.3	58.3
2014	71	5.0	14.1	50.7
2015	71	n/a	n/a	52.1
2016	66	6.0	11.0	53
2017	66	4.7	13.9	51.5
2018	56	4.9	11.3	50
2019	58	5.0	11.5	50
2020	69	4.8	14.3	56.5
2021	47	4.2	11.1	57.4
2022	38	3.7	10.2	44.7
2023	31	3.7	8.2	41.9

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 Weston Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,291 (7.3%)	$16,290 (92.7%)	$17,581
2020	$576 (6.1%)	$8,807 (93.9%)	$9,382
2021	$1,845 (9.9%)	$16,718 (90.1%)	$18,563

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Weston Junior High School

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 521^st of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 295^th of 640 Middle schools	41.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Weston Junior High School)	15	44.4	29.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Weston School District)	15	44.4	29.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Weston Junior High School)	15	33.3	18.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Weston School District)	15	33.3	18.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Weston Junior High School)	16.7	33.3	16.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Weston School District)	16.7	33.3	16.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Weston Junior High School)	0	50	50%
8th Grade Mathematics (Weston School District)	0	50	50%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Weston Junior High School)	27.8	25	2.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Weston School District)	27.8	25	2.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Weston Junior High School)	66.7	58.3	8.3%
8th Grade Science (Weston School District)	66.7	58.3	8.3%
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	58	31	46.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	53	30	43.4%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50%	41.9%	8.1%

Schools Near Weston Junior High School

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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
Weston Junior High School	Public	7-8	E2511 County Road S	Cazenovia	53924	Richland County	Weston School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 986-2151	31	4	8.2	41.9%	30 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.8	459^th of 641 public middle schools	28.4%		52.9	295^th of 640 public middle schools	53.9%	164				36.4	13.3				54.6	60.0		53.3		33.3	$18,563	$1,845	$16,718
Webb Middle	Public	6-8	707 N Webb Ave	Reedsburg	53959	Sauk County	Reedsburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 768-8930	586	43	13.5	46.6%	489 (83.4%)	6 (1.0%)	62 (10.6%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.8%)	52.4	340^th of 641 public middle schools	47.0%		50.8	315^th of 640 public middle schools	50.8%	25			49.1	50.3	45.7			55.8	65.5	55.3		55.6		50.3	$12,104	$903	$11,200
Ithaca Middle	Public	6-8	24615 State Hwy 58	Richland Center	53581	Richland County	Ithaca School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 585-2311	77	7	11.0	44.2%	71 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35.7	460^th of 641 public middle schools	28.2%		41.5	398^th of 640 public middle schools	37.8%	62			52.0	35.7	25.0			52.0	32.1	43.8		62.5		43.8	$11,570	$798	$10,771
Wonewoc-Center Junior High	Public	6-8	101 School Rd	Wonewoc	53968	Juneau County	Wonewoc-Union Center School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 464-3165	79	6	13.1	50.6%	75 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	42.9	413^th of 641 public middle schools	35.6%		26	502^nd of 640 public middle schools	21.6%	89			61.9	50.0	39.1			52.4	45.8	43.5		52.2		39.1	$14,103	$742	$13,361
Royall Intermediate	Public	4-6	1501 Academy St	Elroy	53929	Juneau County	Royall School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 463-7133	96	10	9.8	51.0%	90 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)	41.2	27.6	41.9			35.3	31.0	48.4			82.4		76.5

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