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#531 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 25% in state

Washington Middle

Middle School · Oconto Falls Public School District · Oconto Falls, WI

An Oconto Falls Public School District middle school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

102 S Washington St, Oconto Falls, WI 54154

  • Math 73% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 63% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72.9% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+20.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+19.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$14,605
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at Washington Middle score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency73%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency63%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 35 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
26%
2025
Math
73%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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

39.3%

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 Washington 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average534/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oconto Falls), 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

$57,887

Median home value

$194,000

Median rent

$684/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

12%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54154; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

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.

Oconto Falls Public School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$14,605NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washington Middle is listed in Oconto Falls Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington Middle

Washington Middle is a public middle school in Oconto Falls, WI, part of Oconto Falls Public School District, serving approximately 359 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #531 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Middle

What grades does Washington Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Washington Middle?

Washington Middle has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington Middle rank in WI?

Washington Middle ranks #531 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Washington Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Washington Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Washington Middle a charter school?

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

Is Washington Middle a Title I school?

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

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

39.3% of students at Washington 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
359
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Oconto County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
Area population (ZIP 54154)
5,813
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
41.6
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 54154; 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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