Flambeau Middle

Flambeau Middle is a public middle school located in Tony, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 106 students. The school is part of the Flambeau School District, which is ranked 380 out of 426 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Flambeau Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin middle schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 528 out of 628 schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Flambeau Middle's test scores are 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 17.5% to 40.54%, compared to the state average of around 53-54%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 7.5% to 34.29%, compared to the state average of around 52-55%. Flambeau Middle has also experienced higher dropout rates and consistently high chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.66% to 67.92% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Flambeau Middle to the nearby Lake Holcombe Middle, Bruce Middle, and Ladysmith Middle, it becomes evident that Flambeau Middle is performing significantly worse across various metrics, including test scores, dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism. The school's performance has been declining over the years, and its resource allocation does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that the school may need to implement comprehensive interventions and strategies to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.