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#1481 of 2,105 schools in WI
Tomah Middle
Middle School · Tomah Area School District · Tomah, WI
A Tomah Area School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
612 Hollister Ave, Tomah, WI 54660
- Math 41% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tomah Middle score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
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 44% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Tomah 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,050/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tomah), 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
$61,146
Median home value
$188,000
Median rent
$931/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
66.1%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomah Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Robert Kupper Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tomah Area School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tomah Middle is listed in Tomah Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tomah Middle
Tomah Middle is a public middle school in Tomah, WI, part of Tomah Area School District, serving approximately 681 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,481 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tomah Middle
What grades does Tomah Middle serve?
Tomah Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tomah Middle?
Tomah Middle has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomah Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomah Middle is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tomah Middle rank in WI?
Tomah Middle ranks #1,481 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Tomah Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Tomah Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Tomah Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tomah Middle has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tomah Middle a charter school?
No, Tomah Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tomah Middle a Title I school?
No, Tomah Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tomah Middle?
45.5% of students at Tomah 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
- 681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (608) 374-7885
- Area population (ZIP 54660)
- 16,100
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 54660; 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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