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#1027 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 49% in state

Frederic 6-12 School

High School · Frederic School District · Frederic, WI

A high school in Frederic, WI where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1437 Clam Falls Dr, Frederic, WI 54837

  • Math 61% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.9% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+9.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.1 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+20.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation0.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$17,224
Chronic Absenteeism37.2%

Students at Frederic 6-12 School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 34 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

54%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Frederic 6-12 School 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average342/100K

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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

$69,583

Median home value

$211,500

Median rent

$902/mo

College educated

23.3%

Homeownership

84.5%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
6 boys'·4 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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.

Frederic School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,224NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Frederic 6-12 School is listed in Frederic School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frederic 6-12 School

Frederic 6-12 School is a public high school in Frederic, WI, part of Frederic School District, serving approximately 226 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,027 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frederic 6-12 School

What grades does Frederic 6-12 School serve?

Frederic 6-12 School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Frederic 6-12 School?

Frederic 6-12 School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederic 6-12 School?

The student-teacher ratio at Frederic 6-12 School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frederic 6-12 School rank in WI?

Frederic 6-12 School ranks #1,027 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Frederic 6-12 School's MySchoolScout rating?

Frederic 6-12 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Frederic 6-12 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederic 6-12 School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Frederic 6-12 School a charter school?

No, Frederic 6-12 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frederic 6-12 School a Title I school?

No, Frederic 6-12 School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frederic 6-12 School?

54.0% of students at Frederic 6-12 School 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 – 12th
Enrollment
226
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Polk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 54837)
3,689
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
53.2
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 54837; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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