Rice Lake Middle

Rice Lake Middle serves 610 students in grades 5-8 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, earning a solid 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout. The school ranks #463 out of 2,112 Wisconsin schools, placing it in the 78th percentile statewide — a strong performance that reflects well on the educational opportunities available to middle school students in this Barron County community. With 52 full-time equivalent teachers, Rice Lake Middle maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1, allowing for more personalized attention and smaller class sizes than many middle schools.

This staffing level supports meaningful teacher-student relationships during these crucial developmental years when students are transitioning from elementary to high school. The school draws from a community where the median household income is $57,049 and median home values are $186,100. About 23% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the poverty rate stands at 12.3%.

These demographics reflect a working-class community that values education and supports its schools. Located on Cameron Road, Rice Lake Middle operates in Wisconsin's remote northern region, serving families in a close-knit town setting where community connections run deep and students often know their teachers and classmates for years.