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#494 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 23% in state

Slinger Middle

Middle School · Slinger School District · Slinger, WI

A middle school in Slinger, WI where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

521 Olympic Dr, Slinger, WI 53086

  • Math 83% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 76% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency83% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.4% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+30.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.6 pts
Overall Proficiency80% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+18.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$11,595
Chronic Absenteeism8.2%

Students at Slinger Middle score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency83%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency76%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
83%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

17.4%

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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The neighborhood

Where Slinger 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average510/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Slinger), 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

$105,539

Median home value

$363,000

Median rent

$1,073/mo

College educated

34.7%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

1.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

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.

Slinger School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$11,595NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Slinger Middle is listed in Slinger School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Slinger Middle

Slinger Middle is a public middle school in Slinger, WI, part of Slinger School District, serving approximately 753 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #494 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Slinger Middle

What grades does Slinger Middle serve?

Slinger Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Slinger Middle?

Slinger Middle has an enrollment of approximately 753 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Slinger Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Slinger Middle is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Slinger Middle rank in WI?

Slinger Middle ranks #494 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Slinger Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Slinger Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Slinger Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Slinger Middle has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Slinger Middle a charter school?

No, Slinger Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Slinger Middle a Title I school?

No, Slinger Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Slinger Middle?

17.4% of students at Slinger 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
753
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.2%
Area population (ZIP 53086)
9,223
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
44.4
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 53086; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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