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#379 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 18% in state

Eleva-strum Middle

Middle School · Eleva-strum School District · Strum, WI

A middle school in Strum, WI where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Eleva-Strum Middle School W23597 US-10, Strum, WI 54770

  • Math 50% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 54% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+1.27 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.7% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.5 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment6.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$14,897
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Eleva-strum Middle score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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 Proficiency54%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.6%

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 Eleva-strum 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average283/100K

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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

$79,545

Median home value

$212,700

Median rent

$875/mo

College educated

20.9%

Homeownership

84.9%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54770; 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.

Eleva-strum School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eleva-strum Middle is listed in Eleva-Strum School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eleva-strum Middle

Eleva-strum Middle is a public middle school in Strum, WI, part of Eleva-strum School District, serving approximately 134 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #379 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eleva-strum Middle

What grades does Eleva-strum Middle serve?

Eleva-strum Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Eleva-strum Middle?

Eleva-strum Middle has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eleva-strum Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Eleva-strum Middle is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eleva-strum Middle rank in WI?

Eleva-strum Middle ranks #379 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Eleva-strum Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Eleva-strum Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Eleva-strum Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eleva-strum Middle has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Eleva-strum Middle a charter school?

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

Is Eleva-strum Middle a Title I school?

No, Eleva-strum Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eleva-strum Middle?

39.6% of students at Eleva-strum 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
134
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Trempealeau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
Area population (ZIP 54770)
2,155
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
37.3
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 54770; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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