Summary
Colby Middle is a public middle school located in Colby, Wisconsin, serving 223 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Colby School District, which is ranked 407 out of 426 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Colby Middle has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school's academic performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 27.63% to 37.5%, compared to the state average of around 53-54%. The school's performance in Mathematics is also well below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 27.27% to 32.31%, compared to the state average of around 52-55%. Colby Middle's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom quarter of Wisconsin middle schools for White students, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.
When comparing Colby Middle to nearby middle schools, such as Marshfield Middle, Edgar Middle, and Stratford Middle, it becomes clear that Colby Middle is underperforming. These nearby schools consistently outperform Colby Middle on the Forward Exam, with proficiency rates that are 20-30 percentage points higher in many subject areas. The combination of low academic performance, high dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggests that Colby Middle may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive and sustained effort by the school, district, and community to ensure that all students at Colby Middle have the opportunity to succeed.
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