Summary:
Washburn Middle is the only middle school in the Washburn School District in Wisconsin, serving grades 7 and 8 to roughly 80 students in Washburn, WI. The district as a whole ranks 201 of 432 in Wisconsin, placing it in the 53rd percentile with a 3-star rating.
Washburn Middle has had a volatile recent history. In 2024–2025 it ranked 164 of 628, the 74th percentile with 4 stars, and its 8th graders scored well above state averages in every tested subject: English Language Arts at 70.27% proficient vs. 53.97% state, Mathematics at 70.27% vs. 53.06%, Social Studies at 78.38% vs. 62.51%, and Science at 62.16% vs. 50.04%. By 2025–2026, the school fell to 363 of 643, the 44th percentile with 2 stars. Every 8th grade subject declined, with Social Studies dropping to 51.61% (13.02 points below state) and Science to 41.94% (9.92 points below state). Seventh grade was far steadier: ELA held near 57.5%, and math improved from 48.48% to 55%.
Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern at 40.3%, compared with 32.3% in the district and 17.3% statewide — more than double the state rate. On the plus side, the school reports a 0.0% dropout rate, a 9.2 student-teacher ratio, $16,255 per-student spending, and 42.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. With only 80 students, a handful of children can move proficiency percentages by several points, so year-to-year swings should be read with caution. Even so, the 2025–2026 8th grade decline spanned four subjects, not just one, and is worth watching alongside attendance.
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