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Gilmanton Middle

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Gilmanton Middle ranks 297 th of 643 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

297^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 643 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Better than 54% of Wisconsin middle schools

Summary

Gilmanton Middle is a very small rural public school in Gilmanton, Wisconsin, serving grades 5–8 with just 37 students. It is part of the Gilmanton School District, which ranks 220th of 432 Wisconsin districts (49th percentile, 2 stars). The school's own 2025–2026 rank is 297th of 643 middle schools statewide — 54th percentile, 3 stars — a sharp improvement from 488th of 628 the previous year. Even so, results here have swung widely over time, from the 88th percentile in 2015–2016 down to the 14th percentile in 2022–2023.

Compared with nearby middle schools, Gilmanton is in a class of its own in size and resources. Its 37 students are far fewer than Mondovi Middle (197), Eleva-Strum Middle (144), Independence Middle (101), and Arcadia Middle (359). Gilmanton also spends the most per student ($21,161 in 2024–2025) and has the lowest student-teacher ratio (9.4) of the group. Its free/reduced lunch rate of 54.05% is higher than Eleva-Strum and Mondovi but lower than Arcadia and Independence. Chronic absenteeism has dropped dramatically, from 23.1% in 2022–2023 to 10.5% in 2024–2025 — now below the state rate of 17.3%, though still above every nearby school.

Academically, the picture is uneven. Strengths in 2025–2026 include 8th grade social studies (100% proficient), 8th grade science and ELA (66.67% each), and 6th grade ELA (66.67%) — all above the state and nearby schools. Math is the clearest weakness: 5th grade math was 0% proficient, and 6th and 7th grade math were also below state averages, leaving the school's overall math average far below its ELA average. The 8th grade has been a bright spot in recent years. One important caveat: with only about 37 students, a single child can shift a proficiency rate by many percentage points, so these numbers are best read as directional rather than stable.

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,161

Per pupil spending ?

54.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

S889 Larson Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743

(715) 946-3158

District: Gilmanton School District

Students who attend Gilmanton Middle usually attend:

High:

Gilmanton High

Feeder schools for Gilmanton Middle:

Elementary:

Gilmanton Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Two or more races:

5.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 14th percentile in 2023 → 54th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 54th (2026) from a 14th-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the Wisconsin median (54th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 16 pts below the Wisconsin average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg51%

Wisconsin avg55%

297^th of 643

Wisconsin public middle schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 35 pts since 2016

From top 12% (2016) to top 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

220^th of 432Gilmanton School District among Wisconsin districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	56.5	297 of 643	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	26.3	488 of 628	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	52.1	342 of 641	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	17.2	553 of 640	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.8	448 of 617	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	51.0	308 of 613	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.1	197 of 594	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.5	210 of 579	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.2	300 of 612	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	80.2	71 of 609	88.3%	★★★★☆
2015	44.5	412 of 612	32.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2022	36.4	396 of 576	31.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2022	25.7	462 of 577	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	17.3	349 of 391	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	40.1	256 of 407	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	8.1	398 of 412	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	29.7	306 of 397	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.2	308 of 393	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	56.0	160 of 382	58.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2022)31st percentile+4 vs school

Male (2022)20th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)11th percentile-43 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies100%+35 vs state

Science67%+15 vs state

English Language Arts49%-6 vs state

Mathematics38%-16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2026)				Forward Exam Mathematics (2026)				Forward Exam Social Studies (2026)	Forward Exam Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gilmanton Middle	Public	5-8	S889 Larson Rd	Gilmanton	54743	Buffalo County	Gilmanton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 946-3158	37	4	9.4	54.1%	35 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)	56.5	297^th of 643 public middle schools	53.8%		26.3	488^th of 628 public middle schools	22.3%	191	28.6	66.7	40.0	66.7	0.0	33.3	46.7	55.6	100.0	66.7	$21,161	$1,448	$19,713
Mondovi Middle	Public	6-8	337 N Jackson St	Mondovi	54755	Buffalo County	Mondovi School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 926-3457	197	13	14.6	35.5%	183 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	51.8	347^th of 643 public middle schools	46.0%		52.4	331^st of 628 public middle schools	47.3%	16		46.6	64.7	45.0		50.0	69.1	58.3	56.7	40.0	$13,655	$518	$13,137
Eleva-Strum Middle	Public	6-8	W23597 US Hwy 10	Strum	54770	Trempealeau County	Eleva-Strum School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 695-2696	144	10	14.7	34.7%	129 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	47.2	375^th of 643 public middle schools	41.7%		51.9	335^th of 628 public middle schools	46.7%	40		47.5	39.6	63.2		45.0	32.1	65.8	73.7	52.6	$11,982	$421	$11,561
Independence Middle	Public	6-8	23786 Indee Blvd	Independence	54747	Trempealeau County	Independence School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 985-3172	101	8	12.6	60.4%	44 (43.6%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (54.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	42.1	416^th of 643 public middle schools	35.3%		54	321^st of 628 public middle schools	48.9%	95		50.0	45.2	46.9		42.3	54.8	50.0	56.3	43.8	$17,609	$1,158	$16,451
Arcadia Middle	Public	5-8	725 Fairfield Ave	Arcadia	54612	Trempealeau County	Arcadia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 323-7500	359	25	14.2	76.3%	60 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	297 (82.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	45.9	389^th of 643 public middle schools	39.5%		46.9	372^nd of 628 public middle schools	40.8%	17	28.4	31.1		59.5	35.1	27.8	46.0	58.2	77.2	51.9	$13,459	$358	$13,102

Frequently Asked Questions about Gilmanton Middle

What high school do graduates of Gilmanton Middle attend?

Students who attend Gilmanton Middle usually go on to attend Gilmanton High

Is Gilmanton Middle a good school?

Gilmanton Middle ranks 297^th of 643 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Gilmanton Middle in?

Gilmanton School District

What is the racial makeup of Gilmanton Middle?

Students at Gilmanton Middle are 95% White, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Gilmanton Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 37 students attended Gilmanton Middle.

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