Very Good
#894 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 42% in state
West De Pere Middle
Middle School · West De Pere School District · De Pere, WI
A middle school in De Pere, WI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1177 S 9th St, De Pere, WI 54115
- Math 67% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West De Pere Middle score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West De Pere 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average644/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (De Pere), 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
$92,023
Median home value
$307,800
Median rent
$1,071/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Pere MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–8 | 2.7 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Parkview MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 726 | Compare → |
| Beth Haven AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 4.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
West De Pere School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
West De Pere Middle is listed in West De Pere School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West De Pere Middle
West De Pere Middle is a public middle school in De Pere, WI, part of West De Pere School District, serving approximately 533 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #894 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West De Pere Middle
What grades does West De Pere Middle serve?
West De Pere Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend West De Pere Middle?
West De Pere Middle has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West De Pere Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West De Pere Middle is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West De Pere Middle rank in WI?
West De Pere Middle ranks #894 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is West De Pere Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
West De Pere Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 West De Pere Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West De Pere Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West De Pere Middle a charter school?
No, West De Pere Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West De Pere Middle a Title I school?
No, West De Pere Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West De Pere Middle?
22.7% of students at West De Pere 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Brown County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (920) 337-1099
- Area population (ZIP 54115)
- 49,663
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 54115; 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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