Very Good
#696 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 33% in state
Indian Mound Middle
Middle School · Mcfarland School District · Mcfarland, WI
A Mcfarland School District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6330 Exchange St, Mcfarland, WI 53558
- Math 69% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Mound Middle score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
17.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Indian Mound 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated896/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mcfarland), 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
$107,167
Median home value
$377,500
Median rent
$1,501/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53558; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One City Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 6–7 | 3.3 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Sennett MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Abundant Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Badger Rock MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 99 | 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.
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.
Mcfarland School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,862NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Mound Middle is listed in McFarland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Mound Middle
Indian Mound Middle is a public middle school in Mcfarland, WI, part of Mcfarland School District, serving approximately 545 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #696 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Mound Middle
What grades does Indian Mound Middle serve?
Indian Mound Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Indian Mound Middle?
Indian Mound Middle has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Mound Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Mound Middle is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Mound Middle rank in WI?
Indian Mound Middle ranks #696 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Indian Mound Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Mound Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Indian Mound Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Mound Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Indian Mound Middle a charter school?
No, Indian Mound Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Mound Middle a Title I school?
No, Indian Mound Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Mound Middle?
17.8% of students at Indian Mound 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 545
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (608) 838-8980
- Area population (ZIP 53558)
- 13,133
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 53558; 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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