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#1037 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 49% in state

Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High

High School · Melrose-mindoro School District · Melrose, WI

A high school in Melrose, WI serving grades 7th – 12th.

N181 State Road 108, Melrose, WI 54642

  • Math 60% vs WI 54% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.4% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.7% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+5.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.2 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation11%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$15,844
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
54%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average596/100K

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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

$71,007

Median home value

$195,600

Median rent

$800/mo

College educated

18.7%

Homeownership

84.8%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
11% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Melrose-mindoro School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,844NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High is listed in Melrose-Mindoro School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High

Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High is a public high school in Melrose, WI, part of Melrose-mindoro School District, serving approximately 317 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,037 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High

What grades does Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High serve?

Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High?

Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High rank in WI?

Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High ranks #1,037 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High a charter school?

No, Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High a Title I school?

No, Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High?

37.2% of students at Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
317
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 54642)
2,360
Area average commute
32.2 min
Area median age
38.5
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 54642; 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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