Excellent
#160 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 8% in state
Turtle Lake Middle
Middle School · Turtle Lake School District · Turtle Lake, WI
A middle school in Turtle Lake, WI where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
205 Oak St N, Turtle Lake, WI 54889
- Math 45% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Turtle Lake Middle score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.5%
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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Where Turtle Lake 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low223/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,951
Median home value
$230,300
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54889; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laker OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Turtle Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Turtle Lake Middle is listed in Turtle Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Turtle Lake Middle
Turtle Lake Middle is a public middle school in Turtle Lake, WI, part of Turtle Lake School District, serving approximately 99 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Turtle Lake Middle
What grades does Turtle Lake Middle serve?
Turtle Lake Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Turtle Lake Middle?
Turtle Lake Middle has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turtle Lake Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Turtle Lake Middle is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Turtle Lake Middle rank in WI?
Turtle Lake Middle ranks #160 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Turtle Lake Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Turtle Lake Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Turtle Lake Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Turtle Lake Middle has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Turtle Lake Middle a charter school?
No, Turtle Lake Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Turtle Lake Middle a Title I school?
No, Turtle Lake Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turtle Lake Middle?
48.5% of students at Turtle Lake 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
- 99
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Barron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (715) 986-4470
- Area population (ZIP 54889)
- 2,889
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 54889; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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