Florence Middle

Florence Middle School is a public middle school in Florence, Wisconsin, serving 65 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Florence County School District, which is ranked 285 out of 426 school districts in the state and has a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Florence Middle School's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 169 out of 640 Wisconsin middle schools to 456 out of 613 in recent years. The school's rating has also varied, ranging from 1 to 4 stars out of 5, with the most recent rating being 2 stars. Compared to the state average, the school's performance has been mixed, with some years above the state average and others below. However, the school has shown some strengths, such as higher proficiency rates in Social Studies and Science for 8th grade students.

While Florence Middle School has relatively low dropout rates, it has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 19.5% in the 2022-2023 school year. The school also has relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $16,962 to $19,045 in recent years, but its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the Forward Exam, has been below the state average in most subject areas and grade levels. This suggests that the school may not be effectively allocating its resources to drive student achievement.