Excellent
#144 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 7% in state
Arcadia Middle
Middle School · Arcadia School District · Arcadia, WI
A middle school in Arcadia, WI where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
725 Fairfield Ave, Arcadia, WI 54612
- Math 45% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arcadia Middle score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Arcadia Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Average283/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,447
Median home value
$189,700
Median rent
$977/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Arcadia School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,991NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arcadia Middle is listed in Arcadia School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arcadia Middle
Arcadia Middle is a public middle school in Arcadia, WI, part of Arcadia School District, serving approximately 332 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arcadia Middle
What grades does Arcadia Middle serve?
Arcadia Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Arcadia Middle?
Arcadia Middle has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Middle is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arcadia Middle rank in WI?
Arcadia Middle ranks #144 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Arcadia Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Arcadia Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arcadia Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arcadia Middle has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Arcadia Middle a charter school?
No, Arcadia Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arcadia Middle a Title I school?
No, Arcadia Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arcadia Middle?
78.6% of students at Arcadia Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Trempealeau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (608) 323-7500
- Area population (ZIP 54612)
- 5,745
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54612; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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