Very Good
#785 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 37% in state
Cornell Middle
Middle School · Cornell School District · Cornell, WI
A middle school in Cornell, WI where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 517, Cornell, WI 54732
- Math 47% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cornell Middle score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.1%
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 Cornell 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average267/100K
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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
$64,886
Median home value
$173,300
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Holcombe MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 63 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cornell School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cornell Middle is listed in Cornell School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornell Middle
Cornell Middle is a public middle school in Cornell, WI, part of Cornell School District, serving approximately 72 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #785 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornell Middle
What grades does Cornell Middle serve?
Cornell Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cornell Middle?
Cornell Middle has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornell Middle is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cornell Middle rank in WI?
Cornell Middle ranks #785 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Cornell Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornell Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Cornell Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornell Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Cornell Middle a charter school?
No, Cornell Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cornell Middle a Title I school?
No, Cornell Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cornell Middle?
68.1% of students at Cornell 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
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.6%
- Phone
- (715) 861-6947
- Area population (ZIP 54732)
- 2,820
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 54732; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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