Excellent
#253 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 12% in state
Horicon Middle School
Middle School · Horicon School District · Horicon, WI
A middle school in Horicon, WI where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
841 Gray St, Horicon, WI 53032
- Math 67% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horicon Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Horicon Middle 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated796/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Horicon), 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
$53,564
Median home value
$174,200
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Top Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Horicon School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,542NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horicon Middle School is listed in Horicon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horicon Middle School
Horicon Middle School is a public middle school in Horicon, WI, part of Horicon School District, serving approximately 158 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horicon Middle School
What grades does Horicon Middle School serve?
Horicon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Horicon Middle School?
Horicon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horicon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horicon Middle School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horicon Middle School rank in WI?
Horicon Middle School ranks #253 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Horicon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Horicon Middle 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 Horicon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horicon Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Horicon Middle School a charter school?
No, Horicon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horicon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Horicon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horicon Middle School?
46.8% of students at Horicon Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dodge County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (920) 485-2898
- Area population (ZIP 53032)
- 4,942
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 53032; 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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