Serving 893 students in grades 6-8, Delong 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 37% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 893 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: DeLong Middle School serves the western part of Eau Claire, WI, covering an approximate area of 100 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance to the edge of the zone reaching about 13.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Delong Middle School's student population of 893 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
893 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Delong Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delong Middle School is 0.48, 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
#956 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Delong Middle School's ranking?
Delong Middle School is ranked #956 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Delong Middle School often compared to?
Delong Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Middle School, Northstar Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Delong Middle School?
893 students attend Delong Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Delong Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delong Middle School?
Delong Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delong Middle School offer ?
Delong Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Delong Middle School part of?
Delong Middle School is part of Eau Claire Area School District.
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