Excellent
#23 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 1% in state
New Glarus Middle
Middle School · New Glarus School District · New Glarus, WI
A middle school in New Glarus, WI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 67, New Glarus, WI 53574
- Math 76% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Glarus Middle score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2025.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Glarus 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low132/100K
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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
$103,246
Median home value
$315,900
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53574; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New Glarus School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,901NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Glarus Middle is listed in New Glarus School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Glarus Middle
New Glarus Middle is a public middle school in New Glarus, WI, part of New Glarus School District, serving approximately 216 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Glarus Middle
What grades does New Glarus Middle serve?
New Glarus Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend New Glarus Middle?
New Glarus Middle has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Glarus Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Glarus Middle is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Glarus Middle rank in WI?
New Glarus Middle ranks #23 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is New Glarus Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
New Glarus Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 New Glarus Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Glarus Middle has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is New Glarus Middle a charter school?
No, New Glarus Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Glarus Middle a Title I school?
No, New Glarus Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Glarus Middle?
12.5% of students at New Glarus 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
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Green County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (608) 527-2410
- Area population (ZIP 53574)
- 4,120
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 53574; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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