Jack Young Middle

Jack Young Middle is a public middle school located in Baraboo, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 571 students. The school is part of the Baraboo School District, which is ranked 332 out of 426 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Jack Young Middle's performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 40.12% to 46.82%, compared to the state average of 53.59% to 53.97%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 45.78% to 51.96%, compared to the state average of 52.98% to 55.53%. The school's performance has been relatively consistent over the past few years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 327 and 411 out of 640-628 Wisconsin middle schools, and a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Poynette Middle and Lodi Middle, Jack Young Middle generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects. These nearby schools also have lower rates of chronic absenteeism and dropout rates, as well as lower percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's relatively high spending per student and the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds may be contributing factors to its overall academic performance, suggesting a need to address underlying issues related to student engagement and support.