New Glarus Middle

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New Glarus Middle ranks 73 rd of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

New Glarus Middle is a public middle school serving 219 students in grades 6-8 in the New Glarus School District, a relatively small district in the state of Wisconsin. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a current ranking of 73 out of 641 Wisconsin middle schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

New Glarus Middle stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state averages in proficiency rates on the Forward Exam across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 81.25% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.1%. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking highly for female students, male students, white students, and special education students. Additionally, New Glarus Middle has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for the past 5 school years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Savanna Oaks Middle, Badger Ridge Middle, and Monroe Middle, New Glarus Middle stands out as a high-performing institution, with notably higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and math. This success may be attributed to factors such as the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.6 and its higher per-student spending of $10,380 in 2020-2021, compared to some of its peers.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1619 2nd St
New Glarus, WI 53574

(608) 527-2410

District: New Glarus School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
73^rd of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,380

Students who attend New Glarus Middle usually attend:

High:

New Glarus High

Feeder schools for New Glarus Middle:

Elementary:

New Glarus Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 216

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.4%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Glarus Middle ranks better than 88.6% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.8. (See more...)

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

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (88.4%), two or more races (4.6%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Glarus Middle is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare New Glarus Middle employs 18.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Glarus Middle is $10,380.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Glarus Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks New Glarus Middle 73^rd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See New Glarus Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

White students:

New Glarus School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Glarus School District 33^rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Glarus Middle

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Rank History for all students at New Glarus Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2015	80.48	63^rd	612	89.7%
2016	75.63	96^th	609	84.2%
2017	78.40	77^th	612	87.4%
2018	72.59	114^th	579	80.3%
2019	65.38	180^th	594	69.7%
2021	74.59	109^th	613	82.2%
2022	74.04	117^th	617	81.0%
2023	87.94	43^rd	640	93.3%
2024	81.80	73^rd	641	88.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at New Glarus Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	45.02	215^th	417	48.4%
2019	27.83	329^th	414	20.5%
2021	59.39	116^th	437	73.5%
2022	70.40	58^th	421	86.2%
2023	67.49	77^th	439	82.5%
2024	84.62	27^th	425	93.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Glarus Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	38.43	327^th	489	33.1%
2019	26.33	406^th	487	16.6%
2021	38.60	327^th	499	34.5%
2022	60.05	164^th	522	68.6%
2023	76.39	62^nd	525	88.2%
2024	52.32	233^rd	520	55.2%

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Rank History for Female students at New Glarus Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	73.56	102^nd	551	81.5%
2019	60.01	228^th	557	59.1%
2021	77.36	83^rd	574	85.5%
2022	72.08	119^th	576	79.3%
2023	88.76	33^rd	579	94.3%
2024	86.16	43^rd	580	92.6%

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Rank History for Male students at New Glarus Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	67.20	144^th	551	73.9%
2019	69.31	135^th	557	75.8%
2021	69.46	146^th	572	74.5%
2022	74.99	96^th	577	83.4%
2023	84.85	54^th	591	90.9%
2024	74.83	113^th	585	80.7%

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Rank History for White students at New Glarus Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	59.34	135^th	375	64.0%
2019	49.21	199^th	382	47.9%
2021	73.83	68^th	393	82.7%
2022	84.68	37^th	397	90.7%
2023	83.38	48^th	412	88.3%
2024	74.18	75^th	407	81.6%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for New Glarus Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	215	6	1	5	1	0	8	236
2014	221	7	1	4	1	0	7	241
2015	243	8	3	3	1	0	8	266
2016	284	7	3	3	1	0	8	306
2017	298	5	2	4	2	0	8	319
2018	298	9	3	6	1	0	6	323
2019	220	6	1	6	2	0	5	240
2020	231	2	2	4	1	0	5	245
2021	229	2	1	6	1	1	7	247
2022	209	2	1	7	1	1	6	227
2023	195	3	2	8	1	1	9	219
2024	191	2	4	9	0	0	10	216

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 New Glarus Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	236	17.7	13.3	25.4
2014	241	19.4	12.4	24.9
2015	266	n/a	n/a	24.4
2016	306	21.0	14.5	28.1
2017	319	21.1	15.0	23.8
2018	323	21.3	15.1	18.3
2019	240	17.1	13.9	20.4
2020	245	16.4	14.9	18.4
2021	247	16.2	15.2	21.5
2022	227	17.2	13.1	22.5
2023	219	17.3	12.6	21
2024	216	18.1	11.9	12.5

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 New Glarus Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	236	17.7	13.3	25.4
2014	241	19.4	12.4	24.9
2015	266	n/a	n/a	24.4
2016	306	21.0	14.5	28.1
2017	319	21.1	15.0	23.8
2018	323	21.3	15.1	18.3
2019	240	17.1	13.9	20.4
2020	245	16.4	14.9	18.4
2021	247	16.2	15.2	21.5
2022	227	17.2	13.1	22.5
2023	219	17.3	12.6	21
2024	216	18.1	11.9	12.5

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 New Glarus Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$187 (1.8%)	$10,097 (98.2%)	$10,284
2020	$83 (0.8%)	$9,969 (99.2%)	$10,052
2021	$218 (2.1%)	$10,162 (97.9%)	$10,380

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Glarus 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 180^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 43^rd of 640 Middle schools	23.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Glarus Middle)	51.2	73.6	22.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Glarus School District)	51.2	73.6	22.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Glarus Middle)	61.9	70.8	8.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Glarus School District)	61.9	70.8	8.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Glarus Middle)	47.9	57.5	9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Glarus School District)	47.9	57.5	9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Glarus Middle)	54.9	53.4	1.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Glarus School District)	54.9	53.4	1.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Glarus Middle)	41	66.2	25.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Glarus School District)	41	66.2	25.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Glarus Middle)	42.3	55.9	13.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Glarus School District)	42.3	55.9	13.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (New Glarus Middle)	52.6	80.9	28.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (New Glarus School District)	52.6	80.9	28.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (New Glarus Middle)	53.9	61.8	7.9%
8th Grade Science (New Glarus School District)	53.9	61.8	7.9%
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	240	219	8.8%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	6	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	220	195	11.4%
Two or More Races	5	9	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.4%	21%	0.6%

Schools Near New Glarus Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)				Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)				Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
New Glarus Middle	Public	6-8	1619 2nd St	New Glarus	53574	Green County	New Glarus School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 527-2410	216	18	11.9	12.5%	191 (88.4%)	2 (0.9%)	9 (4.2%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.6%)	81.8	73^rd of 641 public middle schools	88.6%		87.9	43^rd of 640 public middle schools	93.3%	30		81.3	79.7	64.5		78.1	77.0	80.0	73.7	50.7	$10,380	$218	$10,162
Monticello Middle	Public	6-8	334 S Main St	Monticello	53570	Green County	Monticello School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 938-4194	72	6	11.4	43.1%	68 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	49.9	361^st of 641 public middle schools	43.7%		65.5	189^th of 640 public middle schools	70.5%	172		79.0	71.4	35.7		47.4	66.7	50.0	35.7	46.4	$17,417	$895	$16,522
Belleville Middle	Public	7-8	625 W Church St	Belleville	53508	Dane County	Belleville School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 835-6120	128	13	10.2	22.7%	106 (82.8%)	1 (0.8%)	12 (9.4%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.3%)	75.7	116^th of 641 public middle schools	81.9%		79.3	89^th of 640 public middle schools	86.1%	27			70.0	62.9			76.7	69.4	62.9	61.3	$11,896	$68	$11,829
Albany Community Middle	Public	6-8	400 5th St	Albany	53502	Green County	Albany School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 862-3135	58	6	9.2	5.2%	52 (89.7%)	1 (1.7%)	5 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58	280^th of 641 public middle schools	56.3%		36.7	438^th of 640 public middle schools	31.6%	158		45.5	41.2	44.4		59.1	64.7	77.8	77.8	50.0	$15,196	$1,246	$13,949
Argyle Middle	Public	6-8	14665 State Road 78	Argyle	53504	Lafayette County	Argyle School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 543-3318	60	6	9.2	36.7%	55 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	41.9	416^th of 641 public middle schools	35.1%		60.3	232^nd of 640 public middle schools	63.8%	184		36.4	22.2	21.1		68.2	66.7	68.4	42.1	47.4	$14,367	$535	$13,832
Monroe Middle	Public	6-8	1510 13th St	Monroe	53566	Green County	Monroe School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 328-7120	476	35	13.7	45.2%	378 (79.4%)	6 (1.3%)	72 (15.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	61.9	250^th of 641 public middle schools	61.0%		56.7	261^st of 640 public middle schools	59.2%	11		58.2	45.7	59.6		51.4	49.7	67.3	77.8	55.6	$13,896	$1,296	$12,602
Badger Ridge Middle	Public	6-8	300 Richard Street	Verona	53593	Dane County	Verona Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 845-4100	752	58	13.0	26.9%	450 (59.8%)	43 (5.7%)	192 (25.5%)	18 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.0%)	58.6	274^th of 641 public middle schools	57.3%		57.5	254^th of 640 public middle schools	60.3%	20		60.2	59.4	52.9		59.5	55.0	47.7	64.5	50.2	$12,900	$411	$12,489
Rome Corners Intermediate	Public	5-6	1111 S Perry Pkwy	Oregon	53575	Dane County	Oregon School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 835-4700	483	44	10.9	15.9%	414 (85.7%)	7 (1.4%)	32 (6.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.2%)								(n/a)	65.0	63.2			73.6	63.6					$13,562	$611	$12,951
Mount Horeb Middle	Public	6-8	900 E Garfield St	Mount Horeb	53572	Dane County	Mount Horeb Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 437-7306	510	41	12.5	15.1%	456 (89.4%)	5 (1.0%)	21 (4.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.7%)	75	130^th of 641 public middle schools	79.7%		74.9	121^st of 640 public middle schools	81.1%	9		72.6	59.4	65.7		66.5	63.2	67.4	70.9	62.3	$12,202	$330	$11,871
Oregon Middle	Public	7-8	601 Pleasant Oak Dr	Oregon	53575	Dane County	Oregon School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 835-4800	639	52	12.2	16.0%	526 (82.3%)	17 (2.7%)	56 (8.8%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (4.7%)	75	129^th of 641 public middle schools	79.9%		72.8	135^th of 640 public middle schools	78.9%	6			64.0	66.3			68.8	61.7	73.9	59.8	$12,610	$294	$12,316

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New Glarus Middle ranks 73^rd of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Students at New Glarus Middle are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 216 students attended New Glarus Middle.

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Students who attend New Glarus Middle usually go on to attend New Glarus High

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