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#1413 of 2,105 schools in WI
Shawano Community Middle
Middle School · Shawano School District · Shawano, WI
A middle school in Shawano, WI where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1050 S Union St, Shawano, WI 54166
- Math 50% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shawano Community Middle score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
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 49% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shawano Community 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,418/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shawano), 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
$64,643
Median home value
$169,700
Median rent
$787/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54166; 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.
Shawano School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,689NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shawano Community Middle is listed in Shawano School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shawano Community Middle
Shawano Community Middle is a public middle school in Shawano, WI, part of Shawano School District, serving approximately 468 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,413 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shawano Community Middle
What grades does Shawano Community Middle serve?
Shawano Community Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Shawano Community Middle?
Shawano Community Middle has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawano Community Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawano Community Middle is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shawano Community Middle rank in WI?
Shawano Community Middle ranks #1,413 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Shawano Community Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Shawano Community Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Shawano Community Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shawano Community Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shawano Community Middle a charter school?
No, Shawano Community Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shawano Community Middle a Title I school?
No, Shawano Community Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shawano Community Middle?
56.6% of students at Shawano Community 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
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Shawano County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.7%
- Phone
- (715) 526-2192
- Area population (ZIP 54166)
- 16,761
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 54166; 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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