Very Good
#469 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 22% in state
John Long Middle
Middle School · Grafton School District · Grafton, WI
A Grafton School District middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 Hickory St, Grafton, WI 53024
- Math 80% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Long Middle score 77% 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 26 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
18.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where John Long 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average696/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grafton), 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
$91,675
Median home value
$353,700
Median rent
$1,124/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 655 | 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.
Grafton School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,638NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Long Middle is listed in Grafton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Long Middle
John Long Middle is a public middle school in Grafton, WI, part of Grafton School District, serving approximately 438 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #469 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Long Middle
What grades does John Long Middle serve?
John Long Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John Long Middle?
John Long Middle has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Long Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Long Middle is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Long Middle rank in WI?
John Long Middle ranks #469 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is John Long Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
John Long Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 John Long Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Long Middle has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John Long Middle a charter school?
No, John Long Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Long Middle a Title I school?
No, John Long Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Long Middle?
18.7% of students at John Long 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
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Ozaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (262) 376-5800
- Area population (ZIP 53024)
- 19,040
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 53024; 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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