Fort Atkinson Middle School

310 S 4th St E
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 528 students in grades 6-8, Fort Atkinson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in WI
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fort Atkinson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Fort Atkinson Middle School's student population of 528 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Fort Atkinson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Atkinson Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#861 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
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34%
38%
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45%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
16%
13%
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Black
2%
9%
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White
77%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Atkinson Middle School's ranking?
Fort Atkinson Middle School is ranked #861 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Fort Atkinson Middle School?
528 students attend Fort Atkinson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Fort Atkinson Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Atkinson Middle School?
Fort Atkinson Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Atkinson Middle School offer ?
Fort Atkinson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Atkinson Middle School part of?
Fort Atkinson Middle School is part of Fort Atkinson School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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