Very Good
#718 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 34% in state
Westby Middle
Middle School · Westby Area School District · Westby, WI
A Westby Area School District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
206 West Ave S, Westby, WI 54667
- Math 59% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westby Middle score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westby 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$71,687
Median home value
$209,500
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54667; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Westby Area School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,529NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westby Middle is listed in Westby Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westby Middle
Westby Middle is a public middle school in Westby, WI, part of Westby Area School District, serving approximately 294 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #718 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westby Middle
What grades does Westby Middle serve?
Westby Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Westby Middle?
Westby Middle has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westby Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Westby Middle is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westby Middle rank in WI?
Westby Middle ranks #718 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Westby Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Westby Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Westby Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westby Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Westby Middle a charter school?
No, Westby Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westby Middle a Title I school?
No, Westby Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westby Middle?
33.3% of students at Westby 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
- 294
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Vernon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (608) 634-0200
- Area population (ZIP 54667)
- 5,013
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 54667; 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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