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Prescott Middle

Public Grades 6-8

19^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 628 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Better than 97% of Wisconsin middle schools

Summary

Prescott Middle is a public middle school in Prescott, Wisconsin, serving 274 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Prescott School District, which is ranked 54 out of 426 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Prescott Middle has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in Wisconsin, with a 5-star rating in recent years.

Prescott Middle stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in proficiency across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 75.68% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.66%. The school also excels in supporting diverse student populations, ranking among the top 20-25 middle schools in Wisconsin for female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status students, as well as its special education students. While the school's chronic absenteeism rates are higher than ideal, they remain lower than the nearby Hudson Middle and Ellsworth Middle schools.

Prescott Middle's commitment to equity and inclusion, coupled with its strong academic performance and low dropout rates, make it a standout educational institution in the region. The school's spending per student, ranging from $11,136 to $11,517, is higher than the state average and the nearby Hudson Middle and Ellsworth Middle schools, reflecting the school's investment in providing a high-quality education. Overall, Prescott Middle's consistent rankings among the top middle schools in Wisconsin and its impressive test scores make it a desirable option for families seeking a top-notch middle school education.

254

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,406

Per pupil spending ?

16.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1220 Saint Croix Street
Prescott, WI 54021

(715) 262-5054

District: Prescott School District

Students who attend Prescott Middle usually attend:

High:

Prescott High

Feeder schools for Prescott Middle:

Elementary:

Malone Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

3.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 80th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wisconsin average (81% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Wisconsin middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school81%

District avg81%

Wisconsin avg54%

19^th of 628

Wisconsin public middle schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 17 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

54^th of 426Prescott 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
2025	91.0	19 of 628	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	92.5	14 of 641	97.8%	★★★★★
2023	87.2	47 of 640	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	83.8	61 of 617	90.1%	★★★★★
2021	69.4	145 of 613	76.3%	★★★★☆
2019	79.4	78 of 594	86.9%	★★★★☆
2018	67.1	159 of 579	72.5%	★★★★☆
2017	81.6	63 of 612	89.7%	★★★★☆
2016	75.3	98 of 609	83.9%	★★★★☆
2015	71.5	125 of 612	79.6%	★★★★☆
2014	71.9	119 of 585	79.7%	★★★★☆
2013	71.8	121 of 569	78.7%	★★★★☆
2012	74.5	78 of 559	86.0%	★★★★☆
2011	73.7	87 of 549	84.2%	★★★★☆
2010	78.4	48 of 539	91.1%	★★★★★
2009	76.2	69 of 521	86.8%	★★★★☆
2008	72.7	98 of 519	81.1%	★★★★☆
2007	75.3	56 of 366	84.7%	★★★★☆
2006	74.3	73 of 382	80.9%	★★★★☆
2005	74.1	62 of 332	81.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	89.2	20 of 573	96.5%	★★★★★
2024	91.7	12 of 580	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	87.7	39 of 579	93.3%	★★★★★
2022	85.2	49 of 576	91.5%	★★★★★
2021	65.3	168 of 574	70.7%	★★★★☆
2019	80.6	61 of 557	89.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.5	108 of 551	80.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2018	62.0	59 of 204	71.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	88.6	17 of 509	96.7%	★★★★★
2024	88.9	15 of 520	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	89.4	16 of 525	97.0%	★★★★★
2022	64.4	131 of 522	74.9%	★★★★☆
2021	51.7	213 of 499	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.5	216 of 487	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.8	151 of 489	69.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	89.7	20 of 577	96.5%	★★★★★
2024	91.2	22 of 585	96.2%	★★★★★
2023	85.3	52 of 591	91.2%	★★★★★
2022	79.7	76 of 577	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	72.6	118 of 572	79.4%	★★★★☆
2019	76.3	93 of 557	83.3%	★★★★☆
2018	59.7	214 of 551	61.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	93.3	6 of 414	98.6%	★★★★★
2024	81.0	42 of 425	90.1%	★★★★★
2023	72.3	55 of 439	87.5%	★★★★☆
2022	69.4	64 of 421	84.8%	★★★★☆
2021	82.3	25 of 437	94.3%	★★★★★
2019	73.8	49 of 414	88.2%	★★★★☆
2018	48.1	186 of 417	55.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	88.6	22 of 399	94.5%	★★★★★
2024	88.5	20 of 407	95.1%	★★★★★
2023	79.9	56 of 412	86.4%	★★★★☆
2022	77.9	61 of 397	84.6%	★★★★☆
2021	61.4	134 of 393	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.6	61 of 382	84.0%	★★★★☆
2018	56.0	148 of 375	60.5%	★★★☆☆

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)

Special Education (2025)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)97th percentile~ school

Male (2025)97th percentile~ school

Female (2025)97th percentile~ school

White (2025)94th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2018)71st percentile~ school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies88%+25 vs state

Science83%+33 vs state

Mathematics81%+27 vs state

English Language Arts78%+24 vs state

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Schools Near Prescott Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2025)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2025)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2025)	Forward Exam Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Prescott Middle	Public	6-8	1220 Saint Croix Street	Prescott	54021	Pierce County	Prescott School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 262-5054	254	23	10.9	16.5%	232 (91.3%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	91	19^th of 628 public middle schools	97.0%		92.5	14^th of 641 public middle schools	97.8%	5	75.7	80.9	77.3	82.4	83.2	78.4	87.5	83.0	$11,406	$167	$11,239
Meyer Middle	Public	6-8	230 N 9th St	River Falls	54022	Pierce County	River Falls School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 425-1820	725	49	14.7	18.1%	628 (86.6%)	10 (1.4%)	47 (6.5%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.6%)	78.4	101^st of 628 public middle schools	83.9%		83.3	63^rd of 641 public middle schools	90.2%	38	57.8	64.6	71.9	61.3	77.0	72.3	80.2	69.6	$10,532	$379	$10,154
Ellsworth Middle	Public	6-8	312 Panther Dr	Ellsworth	54011	Pierce County	Ellsworth Community School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 273-3908	325	27	12.0	27.4%	287 (88.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.5%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.4%)	67.7	202^nd of 628 public middle schools	67.8%		73.6	142^nd of 641 public middle schools	77.8%	60	61.0	63.6	68.5	59.0	57.9	57.4	69.4	58.3	$12,079	$472	$11,607
Hudson Middle	Public	6-8	1300 Carmichael Rd	Hudson	54016	St. Croix County	Hudson School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 377-3820	1,089	79	13.7	12.0%	949 (87.1%)	11 (1.0%)	59 (5.4%)	20 (1.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (4.3%)	80.4	87^th of 628 public middle schools	86.1%		71.6	163^rd of 641 public middle schools	74.6%	76	69.2	68.1	73.9	72.1	71.3	78.2	77.3	58.1	$13,219	$388	$12,832

Frequently Asked Questions about Prescott Middle

What district is Prescott Middle in?

Prescott School District

Is Prescott Middle a good school?

Yes! Prescott Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 19^th of 628 Wisconsin middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Prescott Middle attend?

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

How many students attend Prescott Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 254 students attended Prescott Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Prescott Middle?

Students at Prescott Middle are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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