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#421 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 20% in state

De Pere Middle

Middle School · De Pere School District · De Pere, WI

A middle school in De Pere, WI where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

700 Swan Rd, De Pere, WI 54115

  • Math 82% vs WI 54% (2025)
  • Reading 77% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency81.7% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+27 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.4 pts
Overall Proficiency80% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+21.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment5.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism9.3%

Students at De Pere Middle score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency82%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
54%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency77%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
82%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23%

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 De Pere 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average644/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (De Pere), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,023

Median home value

$307,800

Median rent

$1,071/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

66%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West De Pere MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.07–82.7 mi533Compare →
Parkview MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.96–83.8 mi726Compare →
Beth Haven AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–124.5 mi6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

De Pere School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$12,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About De Pere Middle

De Pere Middle is a public middle school in De Pere, WI, part of De Pere School District, serving approximately 678 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #421 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about De Pere Middle

What grades does De Pere Middle serve?

De Pere Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend De Pere Middle?

De Pere Middle has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at De Pere Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at De Pere Middle is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does De Pere Middle rank in WI?

De Pere Middle ranks #421 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is De Pere Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

De Pere Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 De Pere Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, De Pere Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is De Pere Middle a charter school?

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

Is De Pere Middle a Title I school?

No, De Pere Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

23.0% of students at De Pere 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
678
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Brown County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.3%
Area population (ZIP 54115)
49,663
Area average commute
18.8 min
Area median age
36.8
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 54115; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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