Rib Lake Middle

Rib Lake Middle serves 99 students in grades 6 through 8 in Rib Lake, Wisconsin. The school runs as a regular public school with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio, giving teachers the capacity to track individual progress across a small student body. That attention shows in the results.

Rib Lake Middle earns a composite score of 9.4/10, with academic performance and student growth each rated 9.3/10, placing it in the Exceptional tier. Statewide, it ranks #13 out of 2,102 Wisconsin public schools — outperforming 99% of schools across the state. Among middle schools specifically, it holds the #2 position out of 387 in Wisconsin.

Fewer than 100 students across three grade levels means this school operates more like a close-knit unit than a large district program. The strong growth scores are particularly telling: high academic scores can reflect incoming demographics, but consistent growth reflects what the school actively produces year over year. For families evaluating middle school options in Wisconsin, Rib Lake Middle's performance record stands out regardless of enrollment size or geographic context.

With an enrollment of 99 students, Rib Lake 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, Rib Lake 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.