Serving 413 students in grades 6-8, Woodworth 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 28% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodworth Middle serves the west part of Fond Du Lac, WI, covering an attendance area of approximately 4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodworth Middle School's student population of 413 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Woodworth 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 Woodworth Middle School is 0.59, which is more 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
#1537 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
10%
9%
White
60%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodworth Middle School's ranking?
Woodworth Middle School is ranked #1537 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Woodworth Middle School?
413 students attend Woodworth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Woodworth Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodworth Middle School?
Woodworth Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodworth Middle School offer ?
Woodworth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woodworth Middle School part of?
Woodworth Middle School is part of Fond Du Lac School District.
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