Skip to main content

Average

#1048 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 50% in state

Stanley-boyd Middle

Middle School · Stanley-boyd Area School District · Stanley, WI

A Stanley-boyd Area School District middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

507 E 1st Ave, Stanley, WI 54768

  • Math 61% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency61% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+8.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+12.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$12,460
Chronic Absenteeism4.4%

Students at Stanley-boyd Middle score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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

43%

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Stanley-boyd 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,134/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$57,644

Median home value

$190,400

Median rent

$760/mo

College educated

11.1%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54768; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 in Stanley-Boyd Area School District

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Stanley-boyd Area School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$12,460NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stanley-boyd Middle is listed in Stanley-Boyd Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stanley-boyd Middle

Stanley-boyd Middle is a public middle school in Stanley, WI, part of Stanley-boyd Area School District, serving approximately 251 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,048 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stanley-boyd Middle

What grades does Stanley-boyd Middle serve?

Stanley-boyd Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Stanley-boyd Middle?

Stanley-boyd Middle has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanley-boyd Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Stanley-boyd Middle is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stanley-boyd Middle rank in WI?

Stanley-boyd Middle ranks #1,048 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Stanley-boyd Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Stanley-boyd Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Stanley-boyd Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stanley-boyd Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Stanley-boyd Middle a charter school?

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

Is Stanley-boyd Middle a Title I school?

No, Stanley-boyd Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stanley-boyd Middle?

43.0% of students at Stanley-boyd 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
251
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Chippewa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.4%
Area population (ZIP 54768)
6,588
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
38.5
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 54768; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.