Fort Atkinson Middle School
Fort Atkinson Middle School serves 592 students in grades 6-8.
Fort Atkinson Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 6-8
- Students: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Atkinson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fort Atkinson Middle School's student population of 592 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Fort Atkinson Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,025 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Fort Atkinson Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#629 out of 2025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
4%

Hispanic
14%
13%

Black
3%
9%

White
78%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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