Harvest Intermediate School

Harvest Intermediate School serves 950 students in grades 4 through 6 in DeForest, Wisconsin, operating as a middle school within the Dane County school system. With 68 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio, providing relatively small class sizes that allow for more individualized attention. The school currently holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1187 out of 2112 Wisconsin schools, placing it in the 44th percentile statewide.

While this indicates room for academic growth, the school serves an important transitional role for students moving from elementary to middle school years. Harvest Intermediate draws from a well-established community where families demonstrate strong educational values, with 40% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's median household income of $103,440 and median home value of $301,600 reflect a stable, middle-to-upper-middle-class area with low poverty rates of just 6.9%.

Located on North Towne Road, the school sits within DeForest's large suburban setting, providing students with access to both residential tranquility and the broader educational and cultural opportunities available throughout Dane County. The community's commitment to education and family stability creates a supportive environment for the school's mission of preparing intermediate-age students for their continued academic journey.