Excellent
#119 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 6% in state
Fennimore Middle
Middle School · Fennimore Community School District · Fennimore, WI
A Fennimore Community School District middle school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
510 7th St, Fennimore, WI 53809
- Math 73% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fennimore Middle score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 22 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fennimore 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low218/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fennimore), 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
$64,583
Median home value
$183,000
Median rent
$728/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53809; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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.
Fennimore Community School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fennimore Middle is listed in Fennimore Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fennimore Middle
Fennimore Middle is a public middle school in Fennimore, WI, part of Fennimore Community School District, serving approximately 196 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fennimore Middle
What grades does Fennimore Middle serve?
Fennimore Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fennimore Middle?
Fennimore Middle has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fennimore Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fennimore Middle is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fennimore Middle rank in WI?
Fennimore Middle ranks #119 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Fennimore Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Fennimore Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Fennimore Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fennimore Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Fennimore Middle a charter school?
No, Fennimore Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fennimore Middle a Title I school?
No, Fennimore Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fennimore Middle?
49.0% of students at Fennimore 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
- 196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (608) 822-3245
- Area population (ZIP 53809)
- 4,701
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 53809; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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