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#763 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 36% in state

Viroqua Middle

Middle School · Viroqua Area School District · Viroqua, WI

A Viroqua Area School District middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

100 Blackhawk Dr, Viroqua, WI 54665

  • Math 58% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+6.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.9 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$15,813
Chronic Absenteeism16.1%

Students at Viroqua Middle score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.4%

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 Viroqua 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,653/100K

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

$70,893

Median home value

$222,600

Median rent

$858/mo

College educated

32%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54665; 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6PK–122.8 mi40Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Viroqua Area School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$15,813NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Viroqua Middle

Viroqua Middle is a public middle school in Viroqua, WI, part of Viroqua Area School District, serving approximately 242 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #763 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Viroqua Middle

What grades does Viroqua Middle serve?

Viroqua Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Viroqua Middle?

Viroqua Middle has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Viroqua Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Viroqua Middle is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Viroqua Middle rank in WI?

Viroqua Middle ranks #763 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Viroqua Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Viroqua Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Viroqua Middle?

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

Is Viroqua Middle a charter school?

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

Is Viroqua Middle a Title I school?

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

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

36.4% of students at Viroqua 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
242
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Vernon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.1%
Area population (ZIP 54665)
8,741
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
43.2
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 54665; 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

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