Excellent
#426 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 20% in state
Hortonville Middle
Middle School · Hortonville Area School District · Hortonville, WI
A Hortonville Area School District middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
220 Warner St, Hortonville, WI 54944
- Math 70% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hortonville Middle score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hortonville 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low201/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hortonville), 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
$98,675
Median home value
$318,400
Median rent
$820/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54944; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox West AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Greenville MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 5–8 | Not available | 757 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hortonville Area School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,277NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hortonville Middle is listed in Hortonville Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hortonville Middle
Hortonville Middle is a public middle school in Hortonville, WI, part of Hortonville Area School District, serving approximately 487 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #426 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hortonville Middle
What grades does Hortonville Middle serve?
Hortonville Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Hortonville Middle?
Hortonville Middle has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hortonville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hortonville Middle is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hortonville Middle rank in WI?
Hortonville Middle ranks #426 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Hortonville Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hortonville Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Hortonville Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hortonville Middle has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hortonville Middle a charter school?
No, Hortonville Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hortonville Middle a Title I school?
No, Hortonville Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hortonville Middle?
16.8% of students at Hortonville 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Outagamie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (920) 779-7922
- Area population (ZIP 54944)
- 9,167
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 54944; 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
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