Excellent
#28 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 1% in state
Argyle Middle
Middle School · Argyle School District · Argyle, WI
A middle school in Argyle, WI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 256, Argyle, WI 53504
- Math 82% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Argyle Middle score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 36 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Argyle 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low203/100K
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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
$79,833
Median home value
$195,600
Median rent
$685/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53504; 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.
Argyle School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Argyle Middle is listed in Argyle School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Argyle Middle
Argyle Middle is a public middle school in Argyle, WI, part of Argyle School District, serving approximately 60 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Argyle Middle
What grades does Argyle Middle serve?
Argyle Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Argyle Middle?
Argyle Middle has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Argyle Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Argyle Middle is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Argyle Middle rank in WI?
Argyle Middle ranks #28 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Argyle Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Argyle Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Argyle Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Argyle Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Argyle Middle a charter school?
No, Argyle Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Argyle Middle a Title I school?
No, Argyle Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Argyle Middle?
36.7% of students at Argyle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lafayette County
- Phone
- (608) 543-3318
- Area population (ZIP 53504)
- 2,233
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 53504; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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