Very Good
#709 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 34% in state
Rio Middle/high
High School · Rio Community School District · Rio, WI
A Rio Community School District high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
411 Church St, Rio, WI 53960
- Math 58% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rio Middle/high score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 35 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Rio Middle/high 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average317/100K
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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
$82,143
Median home value
$247,200
Median rent
$889/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53960; 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.
Rio Community School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,675NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rio Middle/high is listed in Rio Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rio Middle/high
Rio Middle/high is a public high school in Rio, WI, part of Rio Community School District, serving approximately 187 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #709 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rio Middle/high
What grades does Rio Middle/high serve?
Rio Middle/high serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Rio Middle/high?
Rio Middle/high has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Middle/high?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Middle/high is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rio Middle/high rank in WI?
Rio Middle/high ranks #709 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Rio Middle/high's MySchoolScout rating?
Rio Middle/high 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 Rio Middle/high?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rio Middle/high has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rio Middle/high a charter school?
No, Rio Middle/high is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rio Middle/high a Title I school?
No, Rio Middle/high is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rio Middle/high?
36.9% of students at Rio Middle/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
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (920) 992-3141
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 53960)
- 3,235
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 · 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 53960; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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