Neillsville Middle

Neillsville Middle serves 174 students in grades 6-8 in this small Wisconsin community, offering a close-knit educational environment with a favorable 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. The school operates with 15 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10, Neillsville Middle ranks #376 out of 2,112 middle schools statewide, placing it in the 82nd percentile among Wisconsin schools.

This strong performance reflects the school's commitment to serving its rural student population effectively. The surrounding Neillsville community of 5,732 residents maintains a median household income of $62,965 and a relatively low poverty rate of 9.9%. With median home values at $154,400, the area represents an affordable community where families can establish roots.

While only 16% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, the community demonstrates a practical, hardworking character typical of rural Wisconsin. Located at 504 E 5th Street, Neillsville Middle sits in the heart of Clark County's agricultural landscape. The school's remote rural setting provides students with a tight-knit community atmosphere where everyone knows each other, fostering strong relationships between students, families, and educators in this quintessentially small-town Wisconsin environment.

With an enrollment of 174 students, Neillsville Middle is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Neillsville Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.