Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

Summary:

Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle is a public middle school serving 924 students in grades 6-8 in the Wisconsin Rapids School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 281 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle has struggled academically in recent years, ranking in the bottom half of Wisconsin middle schools.

The school's proficiency rates on the Forward Exam are generally below the state and district averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 38.49%, compared to the state average of 50.36%. Additionally, the school's performance has declined over time, with its ranking dropping from 157 out of 612 middle schools in 2014-2015 to its current position of 383 out of 641 middle schools. Compared to nearby schools like P.J. Jacobs Junior High and Benjamin Franklin Junior High, Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle generally underperforms.

The school also struggles to support certain student subgroups, with the Asian, Hispanic, and Multi-racial student populations consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Wisconsin middle schools. Attendance and engagement are also concerns, as the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism and dropout rates. Despite spending more per student than nearby schools, Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle is not achieving the same level of academic performance, suggesting the need to re-evaluate resource allocation to better support student learning.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1921 27th Ave S
       Wisconsin Rapids, WI  54495-5698


(715) 424-6740

District: Wisconsin Rapids School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
383rd of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,649 Help


Students who attend Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle usually attend:

High:    Lincoln High
    River Cities High

Feeder schools for Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle:

Elementary:    Grant Elementary
    Grove Elementary
    Howe Elementary
    Mead Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  924

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.5%
Hispanic:
7.9%
Asian:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle ranks worse than 59.8% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.62. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.5%), Hispanic (7.9%), Asian (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle is $13,649.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle 383rd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle in the ranking list.)

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Wisconsin Rapids School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wisconsin Rapids School District 281st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

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Rank History for all students at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.78 252nd 324 22.2%
2005 44.46 242nd 332 27.1%
2006 46.88 278th 382 27.2%
2007 47.37 269th 366 26.5%
2008 45.86 378th 519 27.2%
2009 51.15 337th 521 35.3%
2010 46.54 386th 539 28.4%
2011 61.06 246th 549 55.2%
2012 60.10 272nd 559 51.3%
2013 59.41 234th 569 58.9%
2014 56.90 284th 585 51.5%
2015 68.47 157th 612 74.3%
2016 53.85 293rd 609 51.9%
2017 55.87 262nd 612 57.2%
2018 57.26 254th 579 56.1%
2019 61.37 223rd 594 62.5%
2021 30.84 467th 613 23.8%
2022 33.03 445th 617 27.9%
2023 46.27 357th 640 44.2%
2024 47.62 383rd 641 40.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.05 42nd 96 56.3%
2019 29.86 82nd 101 18.8%
2021 23.77 108th 129 16.3%
2022 26.75 102nd 126 19.0%
2024 29.51 106th 131 19.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.20 63rd 153 58.8%
2021 26.15 134th 138 2.9%
2022 29.38 131st 158 17.1%
2023 28.98 144th 170 15.3%
2024 28.56 144th 173 16.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.18 213th 417 48.9%
2019 50.53 179th 414 56.8%
2021 33.26 313th 437 28.4%
2022 39.54 250th 421 40.6%
2023 39.85 260th 439 40.8%
2024 34.45 286th 425 32.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.90 250th 489 48.9%
2019 57.74 165th 487 66.1%
2021 31.25 387th 499 22.4%
2022 31.61 386th 522 26.1%
2023 41.73 313th 525 40.4%
2024 41.36 314th 520 39.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.81 274th 551 50.3%
2019 58.18 247th 557 55.7%
2021 34.74 426th 574 25.8%
2022 38.18 385th 576 33.2%
2023 50.26 298th 579 48.5%
2024 45.41 357th 580 38.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.29 209th 551 62.1%
2019 64.07 180th 557 67.7%
2021 30.22 434th 572 24.1%
2022 30.37 432nd 577 25.1%
2023 43.28 348th 591 41.1%
2024 50.77 322nd 585 45.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.31 82nd 90 8.9%
2019 19.31 79th 91 13.2%
2022 14.50 85th 95 10.5%
2023 31.79 59th 90 34.4%
2024 20.58 74th 87 14.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.38 37th 123 69.9%
2019 54.02 47th 127 63.0%
2021 53.70 42nd 134 68.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.36 134th 204 34.3%
2019 42.70 128th 209 38.8%
2021 21.62 197th 225 12.4%
2022 27.83 168th 221 24.0%
2023 35.07 142nd 229 38.0%
2024 29.97 178th 239 25.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.16 11th 17 35.3%
2019 59.60 6th 19 68.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.57 184th 375 50.9%
2019 57.03 151st 382 60.5%
2021 21.62 335th 393 14.8%
2022 22.42 337th 397 15.1%
2023 35.47 282nd 412 31.6%
2024 35.30 280th 407 31.2%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 544 n/a 1 5 16 n/a n/a 0 566
1990 560 0 9 3 17 n/a n/a 0 589
1991 581 1 7 4 17 n/a n/a 0 610
1992 613 0 5 3 12 n/a n/a 0 633
1993 574 2 6 3 7 n/a n/a 0 592
1994 623 2 9 1 7 n/a n/a 0 642
1995 640 0 39 6 14 n/a n/a 0 699
1996 640 0 39 6 14 n/a n/a 0 699
1997 644 2 32 11 12 n/a n/a 0 701
1998 615 2 33 9 12 n/a n/a 0 671
1999 600 3 29 13 17 n/a n/a 0 662
2000 592 7 29 9 11 n/a n/a 0 648
2001 601 6 28 12 10 n/a n/a 0 657
2002 558 8 29 10 13 n/a n/a 0 618
2003 558 8 29 10 13 n/a n/a 0 618
2004 569 2 27 12 10 n/a n/a 0 620
2005 532 5 25 7 11 n/a n/a 0 580
2006 539 3 32 14 13 n/a n/a 0 601
2007 486 7 39 11 11 n/a n/a 0 554
2008 518 6 28 12 8 n/a n/a 0 572
2009 462 6 19 6 5 n/a n/a 0 498
2010 479 8 18 8 6 n/a n/a 0 519
2011 665 10 39 26 3 0 5 0 748
2012 655 20 41 26 4 0 3 0 749
2013 660 13 35 23 5 0 7 0 743
2014 655 4 27 23 3 0 8 0 720
2015 606 11 29 27 8 0 3 0 684
2016 614 14 32 34 8 0 6 0 708
2017 612 13 30 29 10 0 12 0 706
2018 588 19 31 39 19 0 23 0 719
2019 854 31 52 63 25 0 32 0 1057
2020 875 29 47 57 17 1 44 0 1070
2021 729 23 38 57 7 0 38 0 892
2022 773 20 42 62 11 1 42 0 951
2023 725 17 53 73 11 0 45 0 924

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 Rapids Area Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 566 36.3 15.5 13.1
1990 589 37.2 15.8 13.1
1991 610 38.7 15.7 11.8
1992 633 40.2 15.7 13.9
1993 592 43.6 13.6 14.4
1994 642 42.5 15.1 14.2
1995 699 46.8 14.9 14.9
1996 699 46.8 14.9 14.9
1997 701 46.8 15.0 14.3
1998 671 46.9 14.3 15.4
1999 662 44.6 14.8 20.7
2000 648 45.6 14.2 20.4
2001 657 45.2 14.5 21.5
2002 618 44.7 13.8 29.4
2003 618 44.7 13.8 29.4
2004 620 42.9 14.5 29.5
2005 580 40.9 14.2 n/a
2006 601 39.6 15.2 n/a
2007 554 36.4 15.2 30.5
2008 572 38.4 14.9 30.6
2009 498 38.1 13.1 31.5
2010 519 36.7 14.1 40.7
2011 748 49.9 14.9 41.2
2012 749 48.3 15.4 45.1
2013 743 47.3 15.6 46
2014 720 44.7 16.0 47.5
2015 684 n/a n/a 43.4
2016 708 41.0 17.2 47.9
2017 706 41.4 17.0 42.1
2018 719 41.3 17.3 48
2019 1057 62.6 16.8 47.6
2020 1070 67.0 15.9 49.3
2021 892 64.8 13.7 50.9
2022 951 68.6 13.8 54.2
2023 924 67.2 13.7 48.7

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 Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 566 36.3 15.5 13.1
1990 589 37.2 15.8 13.1
1991 610 38.7 15.7 11.8
1992 633 40.2 15.7 13.9
1993 592 43.6 13.6 14.4
1994 642 42.5 15.1 14.2
1995 699 46.8 14.9 14.9
1996 699 46.8 14.9 14.9
1997 701 46.8 15.0 14.3
1998 671 46.9 14.3 15.4
1999 662 44.6 14.8 20.7
2000 648 45.6 14.2 20.4
2001 657 45.2 14.5 21.5
2002 618 44.7 13.8 29.4
2003 618 44.7 13.8 29.4
2004 620 42.9 14.5 29.5
2005 580 40.9 14.2 n/a
2006 601 39.6 15.2 n/a
2007 554 36.4 15.2 30.5
2008 572 38.4 14.9 30.6
2009 498 38.1 13.1 31.5
2010 519 36.7 14.1 40.7
2011 748 49.9 14.9 41.2
2012 749 48.3 15.4 45.1
2013 743 47.3 15.6 46
2014 720 44.7 16.0 47.5
2015 684 n/a n/a 43.4
2016 708 41.0 17.2 47.9
2017 706 41.4 17.0 42.1
2018 719 41.3 17.3 48
2019 1057 62.6 16.8 47.6
2020 1070 67.0 15.9 49.3
2021 892 64.8 13.7 50.9
2022 951 68.6 13.8 54.2
2023 924 67.2 13.7 48.7

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 Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $398 (3.6%) $10,789 (96.4%) $11,187
2020 $341 (3.0%) $11,118 (97.0%) $11,458
2021 $1,085 (7.9%) $12,563 (92.0%) $13,649

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 223rd of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 357th of 640 Middle schools
 18.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle)39.239.3
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)39.439.7
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle)51.644.7
 6.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)51.444.6
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle)51.839.1
 12.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)51.337.8
 13.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle)46.330.3
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)4628.3
 17.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle)36.224.8
 11.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)35.824.3
 11.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle)31.117.6
 13.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)30.616.3
 14.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle)64.164.4
 0.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin Rapids School District)63.461.8
 1.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle)68.347.8
 20.4%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin Rapids School District)67.845.9
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1057924
 12.6%
African American3117
 45.2%
American Indian2511
 56%
Asian5253
 1.9%
Hispanic6373
 15.9%
Pacific Islander00
White854725
 15.1%
Two or More Races3245
 40.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.6%48.7%
 1.1%


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Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle ranks 383rd of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle usually go on to attend Lincoln High

Students at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle are 78% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 924 students attended Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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