Serving 663 students in grades 6-8, Tomah 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 25% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than 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 19% 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: 663 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tomah Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Tomah school district, encompassing approximately 469.2 square miles. Most students typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 12 miles and the furthest edge located 24.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tomah Middle School's student population of 663 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
663 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Tomah 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 Tomah Middle School is 0.34, 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
#1485 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tomah Middle School's ranking?
Tomah Middle School is ranked #1485 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Tomah Middle School often compared to?
Tomah Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sparta Meadowview Middle School, Cashton Middle/high by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Tomah Middle School?
663 students attend Tomah Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Tomah Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tomah Middle School?
Tomah Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tomah Middle School offer ?
Tomah Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tomah Middle School part of?
Tomah Middle School is part of Tomah Area School District.
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