Very Good
#793 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 38% in state
Ellsworth Middle
Middle School · Ellsworth Community School District · Ellsworth, WI
An Ellsworth Community School District middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
312 Panther Dr, Ellsworth, WI 54011
- Math 58% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ellsworth Middle score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
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 61% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
33.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ellsworth Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average579/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ellsworth), 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
$86,442
Median home value
$277,700
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54011; 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.
Ellsworth Community School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ellsworth Middle is listed in Ellsworth Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ellsworth Middle
Ellsworth Middle is a public middle school in Ellsworth, WI, part of Ellsworth Community School District, serving approximately 348 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #793 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ellsworth Middle
What grades does Ellsworth Middle serve?
Ellsworth Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ellsworth Middle?
Ellsworth Middle has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Middle is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ellsworth Middle rank in WI?
Ellsworth Middle ranks #793 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Ellsworth Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ellsworth Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Ellsworth Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellsworth Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ellsworth Middle a charter school?
No, Ellsworth Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ellsworth Middle a Title I school?
No, Ellsworth Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellsworth Middle?
33.9% of students at Ellsworth 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
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (715) 273-3908
- Area population (ZIP 54011)
- 6,910
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 54011; 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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