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#921 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 44% in state

Tomahawk Middle

Middle School · Tomahawk School District · Tomahawk, WI

A middle school in Tomahawk, WI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1048 E Kings Rd, Tomahawk, WI 54487

  • Math 51% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.6% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-1.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$14,039
Chronic Absenteeism5.7%

Students at Tomahawk Middle score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency51%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
36%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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

44.1%

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 Tomahawk 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated713/100K

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

$76,712

Median home value

$223,700

Median rent

$612/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

85.8%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54487; 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

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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.

Tomahawk School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,039NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Tomahawk Middle

Tomahawk Middle is a public middle school in Tomahawk, WI, part of Tomahawk School District, serving approximately 263 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #921 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tomahawk Middle

What grades does Tomahawk Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Tomahawk Middle?

Tomahawk Middle has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomahawk Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Tomahawk Middle is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tomahawk Middle rank in WI?

Tomahawk Middle ranks #921 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Tomahawk Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Tomahawk Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Tomahawk Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tomahawk Middle has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tomahawk Middle a charter school?

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

Is Tomahawk Middle a Title I school?

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

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

44.1% of students at Tomahawk 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
263
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lincoln County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.7%
Area population (ZIP 54487)
9,740
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
52.8
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 54487; 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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