Florence High School is a high school located in Florence, Wisconsin. The school mascot is the Bobcats. The school is situated on the NW corner of Olive Avenue and Norway Street.
Serving 56 students in grades 7-8, Florence 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Florence Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Florence school district, covering approximately 497.4 square miles in Florence, WI. Families in this area can expect a typical drive to the school of 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 24.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florence Middle School's student population of 56 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
56 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We Positively Affect the Lives of Children
School Rankings
Florence 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 Florence Middle School is 0.14, 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
#1104 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
9%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence Middle School's ranking?
Florence Middle School is ranked #1104 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Florence Middle School?
56 students attend Florence Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Florence Middle School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florence Middle School?
Florence Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Florence Middle School offer ?
Florence Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Florence Middle School part of?
Florence Middle School is part of Florence County School District.
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