Excellent
#416 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 20% in state
Boscobel Junior High
Middle School · Boscobel Area School District · Boscobel, WI
A Boscobel Area School District middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Brindley St, Boscobel, WI 53805
- Math 56% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boscobel Junior High score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boscobel Junior High 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average627/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boscobel), 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
$57,137
Median home value
$147,300
Median rent
$687/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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.
Boscobel Area School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,778NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boscobel Junior High is listed in Boscobel Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boscobel Junior High
Boscobel Junior High is a public middle school in Boscobel, WI, part of Boscobel Area School District, serving approximately 147 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #416 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boscobel Junior High
What grades does Boscobel Junior High serve?
Boscobel Junior High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Boscobel Junior High?
Boscobel Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boscobel Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Boscobel Junior High is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boscobel Junior High rank in WI?
Boscobel Junior High ranks #416 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Boscobel Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Boscobel Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Boscobel Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boscobel Junior High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Boscobel Junior High a charter school?
No, Boscobel Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boscobel Junior High a Title I school?
No, Boscobel Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boscobel Junior High?
54.4% of students at Boscobel Junior High 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
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (608) 375-4161
- Area population (ZIP 53805)
- 5,569
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 53805; 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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