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#1338 of 2,105 schools in WI
River Bluff Middle
Middle School · Stoughton Area School District · Stoughton, WI
A Stoughton Area School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
235 N Forrest St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Math 53% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Bluff Middle score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
33%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where River Bluff 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,454/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stoughton), 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
$93,509
Median home value
$318,300
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53589; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Stoughton Area School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Bluff Middle is listed in Stoughton Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Bluff Middle
River Bluff Middle is a public middle school in Stoughton, WI, part of Stoughton Area School District, serving approximately 572 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,338 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Bluff Middle
What grades does River Bluff Middle serve?
River Bluff Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend River Bluff Middle?
River Bluff Middle has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Bluff Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at River Bluff Middle is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Bluff Middle rank in WI?
River Bluff Middle ranks #1,338 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is River Bluff Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
River Bluff Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 River Bluff Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Bluff Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is River Bluff Middle a charter school?
No, River Bluff Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Bluff Middle a Title I school?
No, River Bluff Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Bluff Middle?
33.0% of students at River Bluff 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 572
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (608) 877-5501
- Area population (ZIP 53589)
- 19,684
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 53589; 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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