Fort Atkinson Middle School
Tel:
(920)563-7833
- Fort Atkinson Middle School serves 633 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Fort Atkinson Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
School Overview
- Fort Atkinson Middle School's student population of 633 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 633 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Fort Atkinson Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fort Atkinson Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #582 out of 2029 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 12% |
| Black | 3% | 9% |
| White | 81% | 70% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fort Atkinson School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fort Atkinson Middle School is Fort Atkinson High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jefferson Middle School (5.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Luther Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Atkinson Luther Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 258 students
0.4 miles
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920)568-4465 0.4 PK-5 258 - Fort Atkinson Purdy Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 358 students
0.4 miles
719 S Main St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920)563-7822 0.4 PK-5 358 - Fort Atkinson Barrie Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 278 students
1.0 miles
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920)563-7817 1.0 PK-5 278 - Fort Atkinson Fort Atkinson 4k Grades: PK | 131 students
1.0 miles
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920)563-7817 1.0 PK 131 - Fort Atkinson Rockwell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 250 students
1.1 miles
821 Monroe St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920)563-7818 1.1 PK-5 250
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