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#1278 of 2,105 schools in WI

Drummond Junior High

Middle School · Drummond Area School District · Drummond, WI

A Drummond Area School District middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.

52440 Eastern Ave, Drummond, WI 54832

  • Math 52% vs WI 54% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.1 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$17,870
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at Drummond Junior High score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
54%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
20%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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

39.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Drummond Junior High 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average561/100K

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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

$73,409

Median home value

$227,900

Median rent

$1,007/mo

College educated

34.8%

Homeownership

78.6%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54832; 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.

Drummond Area School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$17,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Drummond Junior High is listed in Drummond Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Drummond Junior High

Drummond Junior High is a public middle school in Drummond, WI, part of Drummond Area School District, serving approximately 51 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,278 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Drummond Junior High

What grades does Drummond Junior High serve?

Drummond Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Drummond Junior High?

Drummond Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Drummond Junior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Drummond Junior High is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Drummond Junior High rank in WI?

Drummond Junior High ranks #1,278 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Drummond Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Drummond Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Drummond Junior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Drummond Junior High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Drummond Junior High a charter school?

No, Drummond Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Drummond Junior High a Title I school?

No, Drummond Junior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Drummond Junior High?

39.2% of students at Drummond Junior High 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
51
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Bayfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
Area population (ZIP 54832)
459
Area median age
59.8
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 54832; 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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