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Ripon Middle School vs. Waupun Area Junior High School

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School Overview

School
Ripon Middle School
750 Tiger Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Waupun Area Junior High School
801 E Lincoln St
Waupun, WI 53963
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Ripon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 295 students in grades 6-8, Ripon Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 297 students in grades 7-8, Waupun Area Junior High 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 27% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
295 students
297 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ripon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waupun Area Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ripon Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waupun Area Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ripon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waupun Area Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ripon Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ripon Area School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waupun Area Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waupun School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#680 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
#1305 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ripon Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waupun Area Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in WI)
27%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ripon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ripon Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waupun Area Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waupun School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in WI)
32%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ripon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ripon Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waupun Area Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waupun School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in WI)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ripon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ripon Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waupun Area Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waupun School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ripon Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Waupun Area Junior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
99
-
Grade 7 Students
97
153
Grade 8 Students
99
144

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ripon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ripon Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Waupun Area Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Waupun School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ripon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ripon Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ripon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ripon Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waupun Area Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waupun School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ripon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ripon Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waupun Area Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waupun School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ripon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ripon Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waupun Area Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waupun School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ripon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ripon Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waupun Area Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waupun School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ripon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ripon Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waupun Area Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waupun School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ripon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ripon Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waupun Area Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waupun School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ripon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ripon Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waupun Area Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waupun School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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