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#896 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 43% in state

Chequamegon Middle

Middle School · Chequamegon School District · Glidden, WI

A middle school in Glidden, WI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

64 S Grant St, Glidden, WI 54527

  • Math 50% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.6% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.2 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$17,734
Chronic Absenteeism10.5%

Students at Chequamegon Middle score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

57.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chequamegon 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average399/100K

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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

$49,718

Median home value

$119,100

Median rent

$545/mo

College educated

18.9%

Homeownership

87.1%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54527; 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.

Chequamegon School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$17,734NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chequamegon Middle is listed in Chequamegon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chequamegon Middle

Chequamegon Middle is a public middle school in Glidden, WI, part of Chequamegon School District, serving approximately 124 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #896 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chequamegon Middle

What grades does Chequamegon Middle serve?

Chequamegon Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Chequamegon Middle?

Chequamegon Middle has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chequamegon Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Chequamegon Middle 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 Chequamegon Middle rank in WI?

Chequamegon Middle ranks #896 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Chequamegon Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Chequamegon Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Chequamegon Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chequamegon Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Chequamegon Middle a charter school?

No, Chequamegon Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chequamegon Middle a Title I school?

No, Chequamegon Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chequamegon Middle?

57.3% of students at Chequamegon 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
124
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Ashland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.5%
Area population (ZIP 54527)
958
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
55.7
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 54527; 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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