Is Wisconsin Dells Middle School a good school?

Wisconsin Dells Middle School ranks 303 rd of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wisconsin Dells Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 378 students attended Wisconsin Dells Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Wisconsin Dells Middle School?

Students at Wisconsin Dells Middle School are 68% White, 20% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Wisconsin Dells Middle School attend?

Students who attend Wisconsin Dells Middle School usually go on to attend Wisconsin Dells High

Wisconsin Dells Middle School

Summary:

Wisconsin Dells Middle School is a public middle school serving 387 students in grades 6-8 in the Wisconsin Dells School District, located in the popular tourist destination of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The school generally performs better than the state average on standardized tests, with particular strengths in the academic performance of female students and English Language Learners.

While Wisconsin Dells Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, it often outperforms nearby middle schools like Olson Middle, Wayne Bartels Middle, and Jack Young Middle on test scores and other metrics. However, the school faces challenges related to its relatively high student-teacher ratio and the socioeconomic factors of its student population, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite these challenges, Wisconsin Dells Middle School demonstrates strengths in its academic performance, particularly for certain student subgroups. Continued monitoring and targeted interventions may help the school build on its successes and address areas for improvement, ensuring that all students receive a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public 6-8

520 Race St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

(608) 253-2467

District: Wisconsin Dells School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
303^rd of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,470

Students who attend Wisconsin Dells Middle School usually attend:

High:

Wisconsin Dells High

Feeder schools for Wisconsin Dells Middle School:

Elementary:	Lake Delton Elementary
	Spring Hill Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 378

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.0%

Hispanic:

20.1%

American Indian:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wisconsin Dells Middle School ranks better than 52.7% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.15. (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 (68%), Hispanic (20.1%), American Indian (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wisconsin Dells Middle School is 16. (See more...)

Compare Wisconsin Dells Middle School employs 23.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wisconsin Dells Middle School is $12,470.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wisconsin Dells Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wisconsin Dells Middle School 303^rd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Wisconsin Dells Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Wisconsin Dells School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wisconsin Dells School District 204^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Wisconsin Dells Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	58.87	179^th	324	44.8%
2005	52.74	217^th	332	34.6%
2006	54.46	246^th	382	35.6%
2007	59.30	203^rd	366	44.5%
2008	59.26	254^th	519	51.1%
2009	47.46	368^th	521	29.4%
2010	43.99	403^rd	539	25.2%
2011	45.25	411^th	549	25.1%
2012	48.75	394^th	559	29.5%
2013	32.98	456^th	569	19.9%
2014	37.73	450^th	585	23.1%
2015	45.44	406^th	612	33.7%
2016	48.85	333^rd	609	45.3%
2017	50.86	310^th	612	49.3%
2018	54.21	285^th	579	50.8%
2019	50.14	329^th	594	44.6%
2021	64.50	189^th	613	69.2%
2022	52.09	307^th	617	50.2%
2023	63.51	207^th	640	67.7%
2024	55.15	303^rd	641	52.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wisconsin Dells Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	40.03	75^th	140	46.4%
2019	42.37	82^nd	153	46.4%
2021	75.39	6^th	138	95.7%
2022	61.90	28^th	158	82.3%
2023	68.39	20^th	170	88.2%
2024	55.55	56^th	173	67.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Wisconsin Dells Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	69.60	66^th	417	84.2%
2019	42.60	227^th	414	45.2%
2021	57.82	123^rd	437	71.9%
2022	50.58	174^th	421	58.7%
2023	21.19	394^th	439	10.3%
2024	23.73	358^th	425	15.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wisconsin Dells Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	52.31	212^th	489	56.6%
2019	44.02	282^nd	487	42.1%
2021	57.27	171^st	499	65.7%
2022	44.19	295^th	522	43.5%
2023	62.96	140^th	525	73.3%
2024	48.96	260^th	520	50.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Wisconsin Dells Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	50.16	297^th	551	46.1%
2019	44.50	358^th	557	35.7%
2021	62.51	189^th	574	67.1%
2022	52.84	283^rd	576	50.9%
2023	68.74	151^st	579	73.9%
2024	66.07	198^th	580	65.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Wisconsin Dells Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	58.46	229^th	551	58.4%
2019	56.23	253^rd	557	54.6%
2021	66.80	166^th	572	71.0%
2022	52.05	279^th	577	51.6%
2023	57.51	239^th	591	59.6%
2024	44.73	365^th	585	37.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wisconsin Dells Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	35.19	150^th	204	26.5%
2019	35.76	144^th	209	31.1%
2021	59.98	69^th	225	69.3%
2022	51.20	96^th	221	56.6%
2023	61.02	74^th	229	67.7%
2024	52.00	102^nd	239	57.3%

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Rank History for Native American students at Wisconsin Dells Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	51.26	9^th	19	52.6%

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Rank History for White students at Wisconsin Dells Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	51.32	173^rd	375	53.9%
2019	46.22	218^th	382	42.9%
2021	66.62	101^st	393	74.3%
2022	50.53	197^th	397	50.4%
2023	62.95	131^st	412	68.2%
2024	47.94	225^th	407	44.7%

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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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Enrollment information for Wisconsin Dells Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	372	6	2	7	25	n/a	n/a	412
2002	385	6	3	14	35	n/a	n/a	443
2003	385	6	3	14	35	n/a	n/a	443
2004	363	10	1	11	35	n/a	n/a	420
2005	369	6	2	11	36	n/a	n/a	424
2006	349	6	0	14	30	n/a	n/a	399
2007	330	9	0	15	31	n/a	n/a	385
2008	322	5	0	19	29	n/a	n/a	375
2009	318	7	0	19	41	n/a	n/a	385
2010	296	8	1	23	43	n/a	n/a	371
2011	279	8	1	26	32	1	11	358
2012	260	3	1	35	25	0	9	333
2013	255	4	3	44	17	0	9	332
2014	264	3	1	50	22	0	6	346
2015	284	6	3	46	21	1	12	373
2016	292	5	3	52	20	1	10	383
2017	294	3	7	53	23	1	14	395
2018	309	1	4	75	21	0	13	423
2019	298	6	3	87	28	0	14	436
2020	289	3	2	91	23	0	11	419
2021	250	5	2	97	25	0	11	390
2022	278	6	6	86	25	0	14	415
2023	256	11	1	87	21	1	10	387
2024	257	8	2	76	20	1	14	378

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 Wisconsin Dells Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	412	28.7	14.4	27.7
2002	443	29.2	15.2	25.7
2003	443	29.2	15.2	25.7
2004	420	29.2	14.4	33.8
2005	424	29.8	14.2	n/a
2006	399	28.0	14.3	n/a
2007	385	26.1	14.8	31.9
2008	375	26.0	14.4	25.6
2009	385	25.7	15.0	37.9
2010	371	25.4	14.5	46.1
2011	358	25.5	14.0	43.3
2012	333	24.5	13.5	50.8
2013	332	25.0	13.2	53.3
2014	346	23.0	14.9	55.2
2015	373	n/a	n/a	54.2
2016	383	26.0	14.7	50.7
2017	395	25.9	15.2	46.8
2018	423	25.5	16.5	48
2019	436	27.0	16.0	52.5
2020	419	27.1	15.4	55.8
2021	390	22.4	17.3	61.8
2022	415	22.8	18.1	53.5
2023	387	23.6	16.3	53.5
2024	378	23.5	16.0	55.3

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 Wisconsin Dells Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	412	28.7	14.4	27.7
2002	443	29.2	15.2	25.7
2003	443	29.2	15.2	25.7
2004	420	29.2	14.4	33.8
2005	424	29.8	14.2	n/a
2006	399	28.0	14.3	n/a
2007	385	26.1	14.8	31.9
2008	375	26.0	14.4	25.6
2009	385	25.7	15.0	37.9
2010	371	25.4	14.5	46.1
2011	358	25.5	14.0	43.3
2012	333	24.5	13.5	50.8
2013	332	25.0	13.2	53.3
2014	346	23.0	14.9	55.2
2015	373	n/a	n/a	54.2
2016	383	26.0	14.7	50.7
2017	395	25.9	15.2	46.8
2018	423	25.5	16.5	48
2019	436	27.0	16.0	52.5
2020	419	27.1	15.4	55.8
2021	390	22.4	17.3	61.8
2022	415	22.8	18.1	53.5
2023	387	23.6	16.3	53.5
2024	378	23.5	16.0	55.3

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 Wisconsin Dells Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$286 (2.7%)	$10,490 (97.3%)	$10,776
2020	$255 (2.3%)	$10,903 (97.7%)	$11,158
2021	$543 (4.4%)	$11,927 (95.6%)	$12,470

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wisconsin Dells Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 329^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 207^th of 640 Middle schools	23%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Dells Middle School)	42.6	35.7	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Dells School District)	42.6	35.7	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Dells Middle School)	43.1	51.3	8.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Dells School District)	43.1	51.3	8.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Dells Middle School)	49	47.3	1.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Dells School District)	49	47.3	1.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Dells Middle School)	42.9	41.5	1.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Dells School District)	42.9	41.5	1.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Dells Middle School)	25.7	42.7	17%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Dells School District)	25.7	43.2	17.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Dells Middle School)	40	41.1	1.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Dells School District)	40	40.7	0.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin Dells Middle School)	50.7	64.3	13.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin Dells School District)	50.7	64.6	13.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin Dells Middle School)	47.8	55.4	7.6%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin Dells School District)	47.8	55.8	8%
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	436	387	11.2%
African American	6	11	83.3%
American Indian	28	21	25%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	87	87
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	298	256	14.1%
Two or More Races	14	10	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.5%	53.5%	1%

Schools Near Wisconsin Dells Middle 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 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
Wisconsin Dells Middle School	Public	6-8	520 Race St	Wisconsin Dells	53965	Columbia County	Wisconsin Dells School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 253-2467	378	24	16.0	55.3%	257 (68.0%)	8 (2.1%)	76 (20.1%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.7%)	55.1	303^rd of 641 public middle schools	52.7%		63.5	207^th of 640 public middle schools	67.7%	96	58.9	45.5	49.2	61.1	51.8	63.5	60.3	48.0	$12,470	$543	$11,927
Jack Young Middle	Public	6-8	1531 Draper St	Baraboo	53913	Sauk County	Baraboo School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 355-3930	571	51	11.0	53.2%	426 (74.6%)	13 (2.3%)	73 (12.8%)	10 (1.8%)	17 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.6%)	52.6	337^th of 641 public middle schools	47.4%		49.9	327^th of 640 public middle schools	48.9%	10	51.8	38.0	55.8	50.0	44.4	56.4	69.9	60.1	$12,293	$1,043	$11,250
Webb Middle	Public	6-8	707 N Webb Ave	Reedsburg	53959	Sauk County	Reedsburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 768-8930	563	43	13.0	42.5%	475 (84.4%)	6 (1.1%)	62 (11.0%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	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
Wayne Bartels Middle	Public	6-8	2505 New Pinery Rd	Portage	53901	Columbia County	Portage Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 742-2165	409	31	13.2	0.7%	332 (81.2%)	7 (1.7%)	40 (9.8%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.4%)	43.1	410^th of 641 public middle schools	36.0%		42.7	389^th of 640 public middle schools	39.2%	21	44.5	46.2	50.9	39.2	47.2	47.4	57.9	49.1	$12,671	$379	$12,291
Olson Middle	Public	6-8	508 Grayside Ave	Mauston	53948	Juneau County	Mauston School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 847-6603	230	19	11.8	56.5%	196 (85.2%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (7.0%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.3%)	33	477^th of 641 public middle schools	25.6%		52	305^th of 640 public middle schools	52.3%	172	32.1	31.2	36.4	40.7	47.5	60.0	51.5	40.0	$12,651	$510	$12,140

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