Very Good
#466 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 22% in state
Edgar Middle
Middle School · Edgar School District · Edgar, WI
A middle school in Edgar, WI where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 196, Edgar, WI 54426
- Math 72% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edgar Middle score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
30.5%
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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Where Edgar 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 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low202/100K
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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
$78,380
Median home value
$204,700
Median rent
$743/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54426; 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.
Edgar School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edgar Middle is listed in Edgar School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edgar Middle
Edgar Middle is a public middle school in Edgar, WI, part of Edgar School District, serving approximately 131 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #466 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edgar Middle
What grades does Edgar Middle serve?
Edgar Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Edgar Middle?
Edgar Middle has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgar Middle is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edgar Middle rank in WI?
Edgar Middle ranks #466 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Edgar Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Edgar Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Edgar Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgar Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edgar Middle a charter school?
No, Edgar Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edgar Middle a Title I school?
No, Edgar Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edgar Middle?
30.5% of students at Edgar 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
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marathon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (715) 352-2352
- Area population (ZIP 54426)
- 4,359
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 54426; 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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