Very Good
#773 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 37% in state
Wisconsin Dells Middle School
Middle School · Wisconsin Dells School District · Wisconsin Dells, WI
A middle school in Wisconsin Dells, WI where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
520 Race St, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
- Math 59% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wisconsin Dells Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
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 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wisconsin Dells Middle School 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 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average317/100K
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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
$65,237
Median home value
$211,700
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53965; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Wisconsin Dells School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,853NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wisconsin Dells Middle School is listed in Wisconsin Dells School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wisconsin Dells Middle School
Wisconsin Dells Middle School is a public middle school in Wisconsin Dells, WI, part of Wisconsin Dells School District, serving approximately 378 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #773 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wisconsin Dells Middle School
What grades does Wisconsin Dells Middle School serve?
Wisconsin Dells Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wisconsin Dells Middle School?
Wisconsin Dells Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Dells Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Dells Middle School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wisconsin Dells Middle School rank in WI?
Wisconsin Dells Middle School ranks #773 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Wisconsin Dells Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wisconsin Dells Middle School 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 Wisconsin Dells Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wisconsin Dells Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wisconsin Dells Middle School a charter school?
No, Wisconsin Dells Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wisconsin Dells Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wisconsin Dells Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wisconsin Dells Middle School?
55.3% of students at Wisconsin Dells Middle School 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
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (608) 253-2467
- Area population (ZIP 53965)
- 11,197
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.6
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 53965; 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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