West Salem Middle School
Tel:
(608)786-2090
- West Salem Middle School serves 397 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (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 57% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
School Overview
- West Salem Middle School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 397 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Salem Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Salem Middle School is 0.12, which is less 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 | #437 out of 2,027 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 43% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 9% |
| White | 94% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Salem School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Salem Middle School is West Salem High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Onalaska Middle School (7.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Salem Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Salem West Salem Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 870 students
0.0 miles
475 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608)786-1662 0.0 PK-5 870 - West Salem West Salem High School Grades: 9-12 | 543 students
0.0 miles
490 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608)786-1220 0.0 9-12 543 - Bangor Bangor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 279 students
4.5 miles
701 14th Ave S
Bangor, WI 54614
(608)486-2331 4.5 PK-5 279 - La Crosse North Woods International School Grades: PK-5 | 385 students
6.0 miles
2541 Sablewood Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608)789-7000 6.0 PK-5 385 - Onalaska Eagle Bluff Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 608 students
6.3 miles
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608)783-2453 6.3 PK-5 608
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