Excellent
#242 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 11% in state
Harvest Intermediate School
Middle School · De Forest Area School District · Deforest, WI
A De Forest Area School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6781 North Towne Rd, Deforest, WI 53532
- Math 67% vs WI 52% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harvest Intermediate School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2022, reaching 64% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 8 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Harvest Intermediate 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated893/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Deforest), 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
$110,050
Median home value
$355,700
Median rent
$1,381/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| Madison Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 427 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
De Forest Area School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harvest Intermediate School is listed in De Forest Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harvest Intermediate School
Harvest Intermediate School is a public middle school in Deforest, WI, part of De Forest Area School District, serving approximately 950 students in grades 4th-6th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #242 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harvest Intermediate School
What grades does Harvest Intermediate School serve?
Harvest Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Harvest Intermediate School?
Harvest Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 950 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvest Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvest Intermediate School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harvest Intermediate School rank in WI?
Harvest Intermediate School ranks #242 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Harvest Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harvest Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Harvest Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harvest Intermediate School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Harvest Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Harvest Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harvest Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Harvest Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harvest Intermediate School?
19.7% of students at Harvest Intermediate 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 950
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (608) 842-6100
- Area population (ZIP 53532)
- 16,286
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 53532; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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