Washburn Middle School
Washburn Middle School serves 87 students in grades 7-8.
Washburn Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washburn Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Washburn Middle School's student population of 87 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 87 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washburn Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washburn Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #459 out of 2029 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 11% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 77% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washburn School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Washburn Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Washburn Washburn Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 298 students10
0.0 miles
411 W 8th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199 0 PK-6 298 - Washburn Washburn High School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 168 students10
0.6 miles
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188 0.6 9-12 168 - Ashland Ashland Middle School Math: 28% | Reading: 26%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 402 students10
6.7 miles
203 11th St E
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087 6.7 6-8 402 - Ashland Oredocker Project School Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 47 students10
6.7 miles
203 11th St E
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087 6.7 6-8 47 - Ashland Lake Superior High School Charter School Grades: 9-12 | 14 students
7.6 miles
1900 Beaser Ave
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7089 7.6 9-12 14
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