Serving 102 students in grades 6-8, John Edwards 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Edwards Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John Edwards Middle School's student population of 102 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
John Edwards Middle School 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 John Edwards Middle School is 0.27, 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
#1349 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Edwards Middle School's ranking?
John Edwards Middle School is ranked #1349 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend John Edwards Middle School?
102 students attend John Edwards Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of John Edwards Middle School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Edwards Middle School?
John Edwards Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Edwards Middle School offer ?
John Edwards Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Edwards Middle School part of?
John Edwards Middle School is part of Port Edwards School District.
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