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Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School

1105 Maple St
Hazel Green, WI 53811
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Tel: (608) 854-2261
swsd.k12.wi.us
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Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School serves 107 students in grades 6-8.
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in WI
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southwestern Wisconsin Community 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

School Overview

Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School's student population of 107 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
Overall Testing Rank
#836 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
2%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
90%
68%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.19
0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Southwestern Wisconsin School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School's ranking?

Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).

How many students attend Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School?

107 students attend Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School?

Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.

What grades does Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School offer ?

Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School part of?

Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School is part of Southwestern Wisconsin School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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