Durand-Arkansaw Middle/Senior High School is a public school serving grades 6 through 12 in Durand, Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States.
Serving 532 students in grades 6-12, Durand Middle/high 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 28% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Durand Middle/high's student population of 532 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Durand Middle/high ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durand Middle/high is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1523 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Durand Middle/high's ranking?
Durand Middle/high is ranked #1523 out of 1,991 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Durand Middle/high?
The graduation rate of Durand Middle/high is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Durand Middle/high?
532 students attend Durand Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Durand Middle/high students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durand Middle/high?
Durand Middle/high has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Durand Middle/high offer ?
Durand Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Durand Middle/high part of?
Durand Middle/high is part of Durand-Arkansaw School District.
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