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#1593 of 2,105 schools in WI
Plum City High
High School · Plum City School District · Plum City, WI
A high school in Plum City, WI where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
907 Main St, Plum City, WI 54761
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Plum City High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plum City High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low128/100K
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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
$68,750
Median home value
$186,500
Median rent
$783/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Plum City School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,225NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plum City High is listed in Plum City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plum City High
Plum City High is a public high school in Plum City, WI, part of Plum City School District, serving approximately 120 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,593 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plum City High
What grades does Plum City High serve?
Plum City High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Plum City High?
Plum City High has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plum City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Plum City High is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plum City High rank in WI?
Plum City High ranks #1,593 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Plum City High's MySchoolScout rating?
Plum City High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Plum City High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plum City High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Plum City High a charter school?
No, Plum City High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plum City High a Title I school?
No, Plum City High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plum City High?
37.5% of students at Plum City 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (715) 647-2591
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 54761)
- 1,135
- Area average commute
- 40.7 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 54761; 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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