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#933 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 44% in state

Cumberland Middle

Middle School · Cumberland School District · Cumberland, WI

A middle school in Cumberland, WI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

980 8th Ave, Cumberland, WI 54829

  • Math 50% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.6% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.4 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$15,822
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Cumberland Middle score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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 Proficiency47%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
29%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.5%

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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The neighborhood

Where Cumberland 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low223/100K

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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

$61,276

Median home value

$214,900

Median rent

$892/mo

College educated

26.9%

Homeownership

79.3%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54829; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Island City Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.6PK–120.0 mi47Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Cumberland School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$15,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Cumberland Middle

Cumberland Middle is a public middle school in Cumberland, WI, part of Cumberland School District, serving approximately 261 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #933 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cumberland Middle

What grades does Cumberland Middle serve?

Cumberland Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Cumberland Middle?

Cumberland Middle has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Middle is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cumberland Middle rank in WI?

Cumberland Middle ranks #933 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Cumberland Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Cumberland Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Cumberland Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cumberland Middle has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cumberland Middle a charter school?

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

Is Cumberland Middle a Title I school?

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

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

47.5% of students at Cumberland 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
261
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Barron County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
Area population (ZIP 54829)
5,442
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
47.5
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 54829; 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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