South Middle

South Middle serves 792 students in grades 6-8 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, earning a strong 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide at #140 out of 2,112 Wisconsin schools. This impressive performance places the school among the top middle schools in the state. With 88 full-time equivalent teachers, South Middle maintains an exceptional 9:1 student-teacher ratio, providing students with significant individual attention during these crucial adolescent years.

This low ratio allows teachers to better support students as they navigate the academic and social challenges of middle school. The school draws families from a stable community where the median household income reaches $68,841 and 42% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 10.3% and median home values of $242,600 reflect a community that values education and invests in their children's futures.

Located on Mitscher Avenue in this college town, South Middle benefits from Eau Claire's small city atmosphere that combines educational resources with a tight-knit community feel, offering middle school students an environment where academic excellence and personal growth can flourish together.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, South Middle offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.