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La Farge Middle

Middle School · La Farge School District · La Farge, WI

A middle school in La Farge, WI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

301 W Adams St, La Farge, WI 54639

  • Math 24% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.7% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-28.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.5 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$18,699
Chronic Absenteeism11.4%

Students at La Farge Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
29%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

59.1%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where La Farge 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 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,446

Median home value

$180,700

Median rent

$680/mo

College educated

14.5%

Homeownership

77.3%

Poverty rate

21.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54639; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

La Farge School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$18,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

La Farge Middle is listed in La Farge School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About La Farge Middle

La Farge Middle is a public middle school in La Farge, WI, part of La Farge School District, serving approximately 44 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,581 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about La Farge Middle

What grades does La Farge Middle serve?

La Farge Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend La Farge Middle?

La Farge Middle has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at La Farge Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at La Farge Middle is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does La Farge Middle rank in WI?

La Farge Middle ranks #1,581 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is La Farge Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

La Farge Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 La Farge Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, La Farge Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is La Farge Middle a charter school?

No, La Farge Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is La Farge Middle a Title I school?

No, La Farge Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Farge Middle?

59.1% of students at La Farge 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
44
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Vernon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.4%
Area population (ZIP 54639)
2,640
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
37.8
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 54639; 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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