Washburn Middle School
Tel:
(715)373-6199
- Washburn Middle School serves 132 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
Top Placements
Washburn Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washburn Middle School's student population of 132 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 132 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washburn Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washburn Middle School is 0.40, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #838 out of 2,027 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 16% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 76% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washburn School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washburn Middle School is Washburn High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ashland Middle School (6.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ashland Middle School (6.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washburn Washburn High School Grades: 9-12 | 183 students
0.6 miles
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715)373-6188 0.6 9-12 183 - Ashland Ashland Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 403 students
6.7 miles
203 11th St E
Ashland, WI 54806
(715)682-7087 6.7 6-8 403 - Ashland Lake Superior Intermediate Grades: 3-5 | 335 students
7.9 miles
1101 Binsfield Rd
Ashland, WI 54806
(715)682-7083 7.9 3-5 335 - Ashland Lake Superior Primary Grades: PK-2 | 338 students
7.9 miles
1101 Binsfield Rd
Ashland, WI 54806
(715)682-7085 7.9 PK-2 338 - Ashland Ashland High School Grades: 9-12 | 635 students
8.4 miles
1900 Beaser Ave
Ashland, WI 54806
(715)682-7089 8.4 9-12 635
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