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#1452 of 2,105 schools in WI
Bessie Allen Middle
Middle School · North Fond Du Lac School District · North Fond Du Lac, WI
A North Fond Du Lac School District middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
305 McKinley St, North Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
- Math 39% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bessie Allen Middle score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Bessie Allen 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated802/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Fond Du Lac), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,212
Median home value
$262,000
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54937; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabish MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Trinity Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Woodworth MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Luther Memorial SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 4.6 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
North Fond Du Lac School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bessie Allen Middle is listed in North Fond du Lac School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bessie Allen Middle
Bessie Allen Middle is a public middle school in North Fond Du Lac, WI, part of North Fond Du Lac School District, serving approximately 323 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,452 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bessie Allen Middle
What grades does Bessie Allen Middle serve?
Bessie Allen Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bessie Allen Middle?
Bessie Allen Middle has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bessie Allen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bessie Allen Middle is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bessie Allen Middle rank in WI?
Bessie Allen Middle ranks #1,452 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Bessie Allen Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bessie Allen Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Bessie Allen Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bessie Allen Middle has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bessie Allen Middle a charter school?
No, Bessie Allen Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bessie Allen Middle a Title I school?
No, Bessie Allen Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bessie Allen Middle?
45.5% of students at Bessie Allen 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
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Fond du Lac County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.4%
- Phone
- (920) 929-3754
- Area population (ZIP 54937)
- 21,877
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 54937; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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