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#521 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 25% in state

Lodi Middle

Middle School · Lodi School District · Lodi, WI

A middle school in Lodi, WI where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

900 Sauk St, Lodi, WI 53555

  • Math 71% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.4% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+19.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.6 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$15,135
Chronic Absenteeism6.4%

Students at Lodi Middle score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency71%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 39 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
71%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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

17.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lodi 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average317/100K

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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

$110,926

Median home value

$359,800

Median rent

$1,247/mo

College educated

38.8%

Homeownership

86.9%

Poverty rate

2.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53555; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Lodi School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$15,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lodi Middle

Lodi Middle is a public middle school in Lodi, WI, part of Lodi School District, serving approximately 326 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #521 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lodi Middle

What grades does Lodi Middle serve?

Lodi Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Lodi Middle?

Lodi Middle has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lodi Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Lodi Middle is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lodi Middle rank in WI?

Lodi Middle ranks #521 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Lodi Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Lodi Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Lodi Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lodi Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lodi Middle a charter school?

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

Is Lodi Middle a Title I school?

No, Lodi Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

17.5% of students at Lodi 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
326
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Columbia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.4%
Area population (ZIP 53555)
8,708
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
50.7
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 53555; 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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