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#701 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 33% in state

New Holstein Middle

Middle School · New Holstein School District · New Holstein, WI

A middle school in New Holstein, WI where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1717 Plymouth St, New Holstein, WI 53061

  • Math 71% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 57% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.9% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+18.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment6.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$12,347
Chronic Absenteeism8.2%

Students at New Holstein Middle score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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 Proficiency57%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
71%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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

25.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where New Holstein 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average440/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Holstein), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,382

Median home value

$182,100

Median rent

$750/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kiel MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.95–84.1 mi344Compare →

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 Holstein School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$12,347NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About New Holstein Middle

New Holstein Middle is a public middle school in New Holstein, WI, part of New Holstein School District, serving approximately 231 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #701 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Holstein Middle

What grades does New Holstein Middle serve?

New Holstein Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend New Holstein Middle?

New Holstein Middle has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Holstein Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at New Holstein Middle is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Holstein Middle rank in WI?

New Holstein Middle ranks #701 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is New Holstein Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

New Holstein Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Holstein Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Holstein Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is New Holstein Middle a charter school?

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

Is New Holstein Middle a Title I school?

No, New Holstein Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

25.1% of students at New Holstein 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
231
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Calumet County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.2%
Area population (ZIP 53061)
4,958
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
46.9
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 53061; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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