Is Northwestern Middle a good school?

Northwestern Middle ranks 162 nd of 640 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northwestern Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 266 students attended Northwestern Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Northwestern Middle?

Students at Northwestern Middle are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Northwestern Middle attend?

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

Northwestern Middle School in Poplar WI

Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwestern Middle ranks better than 74.7% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.58. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91%), two or more races (4.9%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle is 13.9. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwestern Middle is $12,166.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northwestern Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Middle 162^nd of 640 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Northwestern Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Maple School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Maple School District 184^th of 424 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Northwestern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2006	68.07	128^th	382	66.5%
2007	61.74	180^th	366	50.8%
2008	48.81	359^th	519	30.8%
2009	53.86	309^th	521	40.7%
2010	51.20	343^rd	539	36.4%
2011	65.42	183^rd	549	66.7%
2012	56.40	318^th	559	43.1%
2013	53.36	313^th	569	45.0%
2014	57.39	278^th	585	52.5%
2015	63.43	208^th	612	66.0%
2016	74.08	108^th	609	82.3%
2017	70.18	139^th	612	77.3%
2018	78.92	77^th	579	86.7%
2019	75.83	105^th	594	82.3%
2021	65.12	185^th	613	69.8%
2022	65.82	178^th	617	71.2%
2023	69.58	162^nd	640	74.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwestern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	80.39	33^rd	417	92.1%
2019	71.05	59^th	414	85.7%
2021	44.66	228^th	437	47.8%
2022	56.35	142^nd	421	66.3%
2023	68.00	75^th	439	82.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwestern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	81.04	25^th	489	94.9%
2019	88.46	14^th	487	97.1%
2021	36.71	348^th	499	30.3%
2022	43.36	302^nd	522	42.1%
2023	55.31	200^th	525	61.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Northwestern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	71.83	117^th	551	78.8%
2019	82.14	48^th	557	91.4%
2021	62.91	184^th	574	67.9%
2022	58.70	227^th	576	60.6%
2023	72.44	127^th	579	78.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Northwestern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	81.41	57^th	551	89.7%
2019	67.91	152^nd	557	72.7%
2021	67.75	158^th	572	72.4%
2022	72.46	113^th	577	80.4%
2023	67.31	164^th	591	72.3%

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Rank History for White students at Northwestern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	69.14	88^th	375	76.5%
2019	63.76	118^th	382	69.1%
2021	50.69	186^th	393	52.7%
2022	54.62	163^rd	397	58.9%
2023	59.22	150^th	412	63.6%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Northwestern Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	296	1	5	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	304
1990	307	0	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	314
1991	306	1	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	311
1992	306	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	310
1993	310	1	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	315
1994	308	0	3	0	4	n/a	n/a	315
1995	311	1	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	319
1996	311	1	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	319
1997	315	2	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	324
1998	324	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	328
1999	314	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	317
2000	323	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	329
2001	304	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	312
2002	300	2	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	309
2003	300	2	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	309
2004	338	3	1	6	5	n/a	n/a	353
2005	326	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	328
2006	334	4	4	2	10	n/a	n/a	354
2007	331	4	8	0	14	n/a	n/a	357
2008	307	13	5	2	3	n/a	n/a	330
2009	298	13	5	2	3	n/a	n/a	321
2010	308	5	7	3	8	n/a	n/a	331
2011	324	4	6	3	7	1	3	348
2012	309	6	5	5	7	0	4	336
2013	314	4	5	6	5	0	6	340
2014	289	6	2	5	7	0	10	319
2015	276	4	1	1	9	0	13	304
2016	270	4	1	3	5	0	12	295
2017	260	1	1	4	2	0	13	281
2018	264	1	2	6	4	0	9	286
2019	259	2	2	7	3	0	12	285
2020	268	2	1	7	4	0	11	293
2021	275	1	0	4	2	0	12	294
2022	260	3	0	4	2	0	14	283
2023	242	1	0	6	4	0	13	266

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwestern Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	304	16.1	18.8	23
1990	314	17.1	18.3	23.9
1991	311	16.4	18.9	22.2
1992	310	15.4	20.1	25.5
1993	315	21.5	14.7	23.2
1994	315	20.0	15.8	23.2
1995	319	21.8	14.6	21.9
1996	319	21.8	14.6	21.9
1997	324	20.8	15.6	22.8
1998	328	18.7	17.5	21.3
1999	317	18.2	17.4	31.2
2000	329	18.1	18.2	30.7
2001	312	18.7	16.7	29.8
2002	309	20.5	15.1	28.5
2003	309	20.5	15.1	28.5
2004	353	20.1	17.6	28
2005	328	19.6	16.7	n/a
2006	354	21.5	16.5	n/a
2007	357	20.7	17.2	31.7
2008	330	19.4	17.0	29.1
2009	321	20.3	15.8	28.7
2010	331	19.3	17.1	31.1
2011	348	20.3	17.0	41.4
2012	336	18.2	18.3	45.2
2013	340	18.2	18.6	47.6
2014	319	19.2	16.5	46.7
2015	304	n/a	n/a	40.5
2016	295	21.0	14.0	33.6
2017	281	20.8	13.4	25.6
2018	286	20.0	14.2	26.9
2019	285	16.4	17.3	29.8
2020	293	17.9	16.3	29
2021	294	18.7	15.7	31.3
2022	283	18.7	15.1	27.6
2023	266	19.0	13.9	31.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwestern Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	304	16.1	18.8	23
1990	314	17.1	18.3	23.9
1991	311	16.4	18.9	22.2
1992	310	15.4	20.1	25.5
1993	315	21.5	14.7	23.2
1994	315	20.0	15.8	23.2
1995	319	21.8	14.6	21.9
1996	319	21.8	14.6	21.9
1997	324	20.8	15.6	22.8
1998	328	18.7	17.5	21.3
1999	317	18.2	17.4	31.2
2000	329	18.1	18.2	30.7
2001	312	18.7	16.7	29.8
2002	309	20.5	15.1	28.5
2003	309	20.5	15.1	28.5
2004	353	20.1	17.6	28
2005	328	19.6	16.7	n/a
2006	354	21.5	16.5	n/a
2007	357	20.7	17.2	31.7
2008	330	19.4	17.0	29.1
2009	321	20.3	15.8	28.7
2010	331	19.3	17.1	31.1
2011	348	20.3	17.0	41.4
2012	336	18.2	18.3	45.2
2013	340	18.2	18.6	47.6
2014	319	19.2	16.5	46.7
2015	304	n/a	n/a	40.5
2016	295	21.0	14.0	33.6
2017	281	20.8	13.4	25.6
2018	286	20.0	14.2	26.9
2019	285	16.4	17.3	29.8
2020	293	17.9	16.3	29
2021	294	18.7	15.7	31.3
2022	283	18.7	15.1	27.6
2023	266	19.0	13.9	31.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwestern Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$91 (0.9%)	$10,379 (99.1%)	$10,469
2020	$177 (1.6%)	$10,707 (98.4%)	$10,886
2021	$150 (1.2%)	$12,016 (98.8%)	$12,166

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwestern Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 105^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 162^nd of 640 Middle schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Middle)	43.4	37	6.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Maple School District)	43.4	37	6.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Middle)	79	70.7	8.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Maple School District)	79	70.7	8.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Middle)	55.2	48	7.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Maple School District)	55.2	48	7.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Middle)	45.8	43.8	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Maple School District)	45.8	43.8	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Middle)	43.2	40.9	2.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Maple School District)	43.2	40.9	2.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Middle)	64.2	57.5	6.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Maple School District)	64.2	57.5	6.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Northwestern Middle)	65.3	72.7	7.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Maple School District)	65.3	72.7	7.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Northwestern Middle)	70.5	50	20.5%
8th Grade Science (Maple School District)	70.5	50	20.5%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	285	266	6.7%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	259	242	6.6%
Two or More Races	12	13	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.8%	31.2%	1.4%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2023)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2023)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2023)	Forward Exam Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th 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
Northwestern Middle	Public	6-8	10523 E US Highway 2	Poplar	54864	Douglas County	Maple School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(715) 364-2218	266	19	13.9	31.2%	242 (91.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	69.6	162^nd of 640 public middle schools	74.7%		65.8	178^th of 617 public middle schools	71.2%	16	37.0	48.0	40.9	70.7	43.8	57.5	72.7	50.0	$12,166	$150	$12,016
Superior Middle	Public	6-8	3626 Hammond Ave	Superior	54880	Douglas County	Superior School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(715) 394-8740	903	66	13.7	51.1%	749 (82.9%)	27 (3.0%)	24 (2.7%)	11 (1.2%)	17 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (8.3%)	26.3	501^st of 640 public middle schools	21.7%		38.2	412^th of 617 public middle schools	33.2%	89	24.2	21.4	23.7	25.9	16.8	14.2	51.7	43.2	$11,693	$947	$10,746

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