South Middle School vs. Northstar Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 809 students in grades 6-8, South 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 41% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 501 students in grades 6-8, Northstar 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 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
809 students
501 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#719 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1259 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
272
158
Grade 7 Students
244
152
Grade 8 Students
293
191
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
9%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
75%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
