Excellent
#324 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 15% in state
West Salem Middle
Middle School · West Salem School District · West Salem, WI
A middle school in West Salem, WI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
440 East Ave, West Salem, WI 54669
- Math 72% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Salem Middle score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
27%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Salem 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,244/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Salem), 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
$100,214
Median home value
$288,600
Median rent
$1,156/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulee Region Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 210 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
West Salem School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,469NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Salem Middle is listed in West Salem School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Salem Middle
West Salem Middle is a public middle school in West Salem, WI, part of West Salem School District, serving approximately 549 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #324 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Salem Middle
What grades does West Salem Middle serve?
West Salem Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend West Salem Middle?
West Salem Middle has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Salem Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Salem 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 West Salem Middle rank in WI?
West Salem Middle ranks #324 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is West Salem Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
West Salem Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 West Salem Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Salem Middle has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Salem Middle a charter school?
No, West Salem Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Salem Middle a Title I school?
No, West Salem Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Salem Middle?
27.0% of students at West Salem 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
- 549
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- La Crosse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (608) 786-2090
- Area population (ZIP 54669)
- 8,227
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 54669; 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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