Below Average
#1793 of 2,105 schools in WI
Northland Pines Middle
Middle School · Northland Pines School District · Eagle River, WI
A middle school in Eagle River, WI where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1800 Pleasure Island Road, Eagle River, WI 54521
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northland Pines Middle score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northland Pines 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eagle River), 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
$72,619
Median home value
$275,900
Median rent
$913/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Northland Pines School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Options and Applied Research MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 5–8 | Not available | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Northland Pines School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northland Pines Middle is listed in Northland Pines School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northland Pines Middle
Northland Pines Middle is a public middle school in Eagle River, WI, part of Northland Pines School District, serving approximately 170 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,793 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northland Pines Middle
What grades does Northland Pines Middle serve?
Northland Pines Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Northland Pines Middle?
Northland Pines Middle has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northland Pines Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northland Pines Middle is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northland Pines Middle rank in WI?
Northland Pines Middle ranks #1,793 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Northland Pines Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Northland Pines Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Northland Pines Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northland Pines Middle has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northland Pines Middle a charter school?
No, Northland Pines Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northland Pines Middle a Title I school?
No, Northland Pines Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northland Pines Middle?
42.9% of students at Northland Pines 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Vilas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (715) 479-6479
- Area population (ZIP 54521)
- 8,555
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 54.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 54521; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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