Very Good
#514 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 24% in state
Saint Croix Central Middle
Middle School · Saint Croix Central School District · Hammond, WI
A middle school in Hammond, WI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 118, Hammond, WI 54015
- Math 67% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Saint Croix Central Middle score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Saint Croix Central Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,143
Median home value
$285,900
Median rent
$951/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Croix Virtual Academy IncCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| Baldwin Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Saint Croix Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,236NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saint Croix Central Middle is listed in Saint Croix Central School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saint Croix Central Middle
Saint Croix Central Middle is a public middle school in Hammond, WI, part of Saint Croix Central School District, serving approximately 477 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saint Croix Central Middle
What grades does Saint Croix Central Middle serve?
Saint Croix Central Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Saint Croix Central Middle?
Saint Croix Central Middle has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Central 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 Saint Croix Central Middle rank in WI?
Saint Croix Central Middle ranks #514 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Saint Croix Central Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Saint Croix Central Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Saint Croix Central Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saint Croix Central Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Saint Croix Central Middle a charter school?
No, Saint Croix Central Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saint Croix Central Middle a Title I school?
No, Saint Croix Central Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saint Croix Central Middle?
21.2% of students at Saint Croix Central 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Croix County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (715) 796-2256
- Area population (ZIP 54015)
- 4,107
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 54015; 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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