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#1032 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 49% in state

Grantsburg Middle

Middle School · Grantsburg School District · Grantsburg, WI

A middle school in Grantsburg, WI where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

500 E James Ave, Grantsburg, WI 54840

  • Math 60% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+6.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.1 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$11,576
Chronic Absenteeism21.9%

Students at Grantsburg Middle score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
41%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (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 38 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Grantsburg 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,302/100K

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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

$63,988

Median home value

$180,800

Median rent

$833/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

83.9%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
IforwardCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–120.1 mi881Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Grantsburg School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$11,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grantsburg Middle is listed in Grantsburg School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grantsburg Middle

Grantsburg Middle is a public middle school in Grantsburg, WI, part of Grantsburg School District, serving approximately 306 students in grades 4th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,032 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grantsburg Middle

What grades does Grantsburg Middle serve?

Grantsburg Middle serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend Grantsburg Middle?

Grantsburg Middle has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grantsburg Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Grantsburg 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 Grantsburg Middle rank in WI?

Grantsburg Middle ranks #1,032 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Grantsburg Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Grantsburg Middle 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 Grantsburg Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grantsburg Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Grantsburg Middle a charter school?

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

Is Grantsburg Middle a Title I school?

No, Grantsburg Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grantsburg Middle?

45.4% of students at Grantsburg 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
4th – 8th
Enrollment
306
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Burnett County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.9%
Area population (ZIP 54840)
4,706
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
44.7
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 54840; 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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