Serving 203 students in grades 6-8, Nikolay 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% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nikolay Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Cambridge, WI school district, encompassing approximately 65.6 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nikolay Middle School's student population of 203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
203 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
School Rankings
Nikolay 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 Nikolay Middle School is 0.21, 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
#1042 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
89%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nikolay Middle School's ranking?
Nikolay Middle School is ranked #1042 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Nikolay Middle School?
203 students attend Nikolay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Nikolay Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nikolay Middle School?
Nikolay Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nikolay Middle School offer ?
Nikolay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nikolay Middle School part of?
Nikolay Middle School is part of Cambridge School District.
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