Excellent
#171 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 8% in state
Bruce Middle
Middle School · Bruce School District · Bruce, WI
A middle school in Bruce, WI where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
104 W Washington Ave, Bruce, WI 54819
- Math 55% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bruce Middle score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
54.9%
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 Bruce 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average410/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$56,026
Median home value
$154,000
Median rent
$719/mo
College educated
10.8%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54819; 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.
Bruce School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,868NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bruce Middle is listed in Bruce School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bruce Middle
Bruce Middle is a public middle school in Bruce, WI, part of Bruce School District, serving approximately 82 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bruce Middle
What grades does Bruce Middle serve?
Bruce Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bruce Middle?
Bruce Middle has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruce Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bruce Middle is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bruce Middle rank in WI?
Bruce Middle ranks #171 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Bruce Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bruce Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Bruce Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bruce Middle has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bruce Middle a charter school?
No, Bruce Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bruce Middle a Title I school?
No, Bruce Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bruce Middle?
54.9% of students at Bruce 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
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Rusk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (715) 868-2585
- Area population (ZIP 54819)
- 2,584
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 54819; 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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