Below Average
#1792 of 2,105 schools in WI
Colby Middle
Middle School · Colby School District · Colby, WI
A middle school in Colby, WI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 110, Colby, WI 54421
- Math 29% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colby Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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
64.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colby 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 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average348/100K
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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
$59,738
Median home value
$178,800
Median rent
$820/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–11 | 2.6 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Chickadee Hollow Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0 | 1–8 | 3.1 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Shady Grove Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1 | 1–8 | 5.0 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Colby School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,861NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colby Middle is listed in Colby School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colby Middle
Colby Middle is a public middle school in Colby, WI, part of Colby School District, serving approximately 223 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,792 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colby Middle
What grades does Colby Middle serve?
Colby Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Colby Middle?
Colby Middle has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colby Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Colby Middle is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colby Middle rank in WI?
Colby Middle ranks #1,792 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Colby Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Colby Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Colby Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colby Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Colby Middle a charter school?
No, Colby Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colby Middle a Title I school?
No, Colby Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colby Middle?
64.6% of students at Colby 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
- 223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (715) 223-8869
- Area population (ZIP 54421)
- 3,724
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 54421; 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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