Very Good
#510 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 24% in state
Elk Mound Middle
Middle School · Elk Mound Area School District · Elk Mound, WI
An Elk Mound Area School District middle school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
302 University St, Elk Mound, WI 54739
- Math 77% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elk Mound Middle score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elk Mound 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,132/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk Mound), 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
$91,385
Median home value
$240,700
Median rent
$1,043/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54739; 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.
Elk Mound Area School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elk Mound Middle is listed in Elk Mound Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elk Mound Middle
Elk Mound Middle is a public middle school in Elk Mound, WI, part of Elk Mound Area School District, serving approximately 372 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #510 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elk Mound Middle
What grades does Elk Mound Middle serve?
Elk Mound Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Elk Mound Middle?
Elk Mound Middle has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Mound Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Mound Middle is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elk Mound Middle rank in WI?
Elk Mound Middle ranks #510 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Elk Mound Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Elk Mound Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Elk Mound Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elk Mound Middle has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elk Mound Middle a charter school?
No, Elk Mound Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elk Mound Middle a Title I school?
No, Elk Mound Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elk Mound Middle?
31.7% of students at Elk Mound 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
- 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dunn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (715) 879-5595
- Area population (ZIP 54739)
- 5,315
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 54739; 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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