Durand-Arkansaw Middle/Senior High School is a public school serving grades 6 through 12 in Durand, Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States.
Serving 537 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 27% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Durand Middle/High's attendance zone covers the entire Durand, WI school district, encompassing approximately 296.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 10.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 15.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Durand Middle/high's student population of 537 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
537 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Durand Middle/high 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 Durand Middle/high is 0.17, 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
#1524 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Durand Middle/high's ranking?
Durand Middle/high is ranked #1524 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Durand Middle/high?
537 students attend Durand Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Durand Middle/high students are White, 6% 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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