Serving 256 students in grades 5-8, Cumberland Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cumberland Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Cumberland school district, covering approximately 172.3 square miles in and around Cumberland, WI. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cumberland Middle School's student population of 256 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Our Schools. Our Community. Our Future'
School Rankings
Cumberland Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1236 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland Middle School's ranking?
Cumberland Middle School is ranked #1236 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Cumberland Middle School?
256 students attend Cumberland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cumberland Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cumberland Middle School?
Cumberland Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cumberland Middle School offer ?
Cumberland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cumberland Middle School part of?
Cumberland Middle School is part of Cumberland School District.
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