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#1247 of 2,105 schools in WI
Loyal Middle School
Middle School · Loyal School District · Loyal, WI
A middle school in Loyal, WI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 10, Loyal, WI 54446
- Math 51% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Loyal Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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
44.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Loyal Middle School 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average348/100K
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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
$72,422
Median home value
$153,000
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ridge Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.1 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Rock Creek Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.5 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Green Meadow Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.8 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Fairview Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.0 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Loyal School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,660NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Loyal Middle School is listed in Loyal School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loyal Middle School
Loyal Middle School is a public middle school in Loyal, WI, part of Loyal School District, serving approximately 106 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,247 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loyal Middle School
What grades does Loyal Middle School serve?
Loyal Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Loyal Middle School?
Loyal Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loyal Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loyal Middle School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loyal Middle School rank in WI?
Loyal Middle School ranks #1,247 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Loyal Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Loyal Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Loyal Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loyal Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Loyal Middle School a charter school?
No, Loyal Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loyal Middle School a Title I school?
No, Loyal Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loyal Middle School?
44.3% of students at Loyal Middle School 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
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (715) 255-8511
- Area population (ZIP 54446)
- 3,446
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.6
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 54446; 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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