Birchwood Middle

Birchwood Middle is a public middle school in Birchwood, WI, part of the Birchwood School District. The school serves approximately 38 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 93.6th percentile among WI schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 51% proficiency in math, 2 points below the state average and 46% in reading/language arts, 7 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $85,000, where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 38 students, Birchwood Middle is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.6:1, Birchwood Middle offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Birchwood Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.