Platteville Middle

Summary:

Platteville Middle is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Platteville, Wisconsin. Part of the Platteville School District, which is ranked 40th out of 428 districts in the state, Platteville Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Wisconsin, currently at 68th out of 641 and with a 4-star rating.

Platteville Middle stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average on the Forward Exam across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 72.04% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 53.29%. The school also excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking highly for Asian, African American, Hispanic, and low-income students. Additionally, Platteville Middle maintains very low dropout rates, significantly better than the state average.

While Platteville Middle has seen a recent increase in chronic absenteeism, the school still performs better than the state average in this area. Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Fennimore Middle and Shullsburg Junior High, Platteville Middle's performance is generally stronger, with higher rankings and proficiency rates. However, Mineral Point Middle and Cuba City Middle show strong academic performance and are closer competitors to Platteville Middle in terms of overall school quality.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 40 E Madison St
       Platteville, WI  53818-2139


(608) 342-4010

District: Platteville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,220 Help


Students who attend Platteville Middle usually attend:

High:    Platteville High

Feeder schools for Platteville Middle:

Elementary:    Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center
    Westview Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.7%
African American:
6.1%
Hispanic:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Platteville Middle ranks better than 89.4% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.32. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), African American (6.1%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Platteville Middle is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Platteville Middle is $10,220.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Platteville Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Platteville Middle 68th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Platteville Middle in the ranking list.)

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Platteville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Platteville School District 40th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Platteville Middle

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Rank History for all students at Platteville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 73.10 72nd 332 78.3%
2006 60.30 201st 382 47.4%
2007 66.36 141st 366 61.5%
2008 61.87 216th 519 58.4%
2009 71.78 106th 521 79.7%
2010 68.78 151st 539 72.0%
2011 63.29 211th 549 61.6%
2012 67.67 165th 559 70.5%
2013 75.26 89th 569 84.4%
2014 81.83 51st 585 91.3%
2015 69.61 140th 612 77.1%
2016 89.53 28th 609 95.4%
2017 81.26 64th 612 89.5%
2018 79.96 70th 579 87.9%
2019 78.85 83rd 594 86.0%
2021 70.62 138th 613 77.5%
2022 69.74 147th 617 76.2%
2023 69.95 159th 640 75.2%
2024 82.32 68th 641 89.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Platteville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.67 25th 126 80.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Platteville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.60 167th 170 1.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Platteville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.35 104th 417 75.1%
2019 41.12 238th 414 42.5%
2021 59.45 115th 437 73.7%
2022 53.19 159th 421 62.2%
2023 46.09 208th 439 52.6%
2024 40.77 234th 425 44.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Platteville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.40 111th 489 77.3%
2019 71.93 66th 487 86.4%
2021 51.33 215th 499 56.9%
2022 62.95 140th 522 73.2%
2023 55.42 199th 525 62.1%
2024 75.30 71st 520 86.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Platteville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.26 74th 551 86.6%
2019 76.24 92nd 557 83.5%
2021 65.86 164th 574 71.4%
2022 60.16 214th 576 62.8%
2024 79.14 93rd 580 84.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Platteville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.92 71st 551 87.1%
2019 78.32 78th 557 86.0%
2021 74.86 101st 572 82.3%
2022 75.91 92nd 577 84.1%
2023 67.21 166th 591 71.9%
2024 83.89 52nd 585 91.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Platteville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.47 4th 91 95.6%
2024 94.95 2nd 87 97.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Platteville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.29 6th 127 95.3%
2022 75.27 18th 125 85.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Platteville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.00 77th 225 65.8%
2023 34.47 147th 229 35.8%
2024 92.39 10th 239 95.8%
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Rank History for White students at Platteville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.33 81st 375 78.4%
2019 69.68 87th 382 77.2%
2021 64.62 114th 393 71.0%
2022 61.62 129th 397 67.5%
2023 61.71 137th 412 66.7%
2024 77.66 54th 407 86.7%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Platteville Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 466 2 7 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 475
1990 493 2 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1991 524 3 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1992 563 1 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1993 551 0 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1994 570 1 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1995 543 4 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 561
1996 543 4 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 561
1997 535 6 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1998 540 7 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 562
1999 512 6 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2000 460 9 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2001 444 12 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2002 411 13 10 2 5 n/a n/a 0 441
2003 411 13 10 2 5 n/a n/a 0 441
2004 398 12 6 4 5 n/a n/a 0 425
2005 390 14 4 5 5 n/a n/a 0 418
2006 376 20 6 6 4 n/a n/a 0 412
2007 371 21 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2008 373 17 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2009 405 20 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2010 413 20 12 8 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2011 412 9 11 7 0 0 18 0 457
2012 419 10 12 12 0 0 14 0 467
2013 460 12 10 13 0 0 14 0 509
2014 470 18 8 12 0 0 18 0 526
2015 473 19 16 10 1 0 18 0 537
2016 483 17 14 11 0 0 21 0 546
2017 391 17 13 8 0 0 21 0 450
2018 380 15 15 11 0 0 19 0 440
2019 416 23 14 10 1 0 21 0 485
2020 408 21 6 19 1 0 24 0 479
2021 371 24 10 28 1 0 22 0 456
2022 351 32 14 24 1 0 19 0 441
2023 353 25 14 24 0 0 18 3 437
2024 342 26 13 24 0 0 17 2 424

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 Platteville Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 475 38.1 12.4 11.8
1990 502 38.7 12.9 11.8
1991 539 39.6 13.6 11.5
1992 576 39.4 14.6 15.6
1993 566 37.5 15.1 13.4
1994 580 37.0 15.7 14.7
1995 561 39.0 14.4 16.2
1996 561 39.0 14.4 16.2
1997 551 39.0 14.1 15.4
1998 562 39.5 14.2 14.6
1999 524 39.2 13.4 28.1
2000 482 37.7 12.8 25.3
2001 479 30.2 15.9 26.1
2002 441 33.2 13.3 27.2
2003 441 33.2 13.3 27.2
2004 425 29.3 14.5 30.1
2005 418 29.6 14.1 n/a
2006 412 26.9 15.3 n/a
2007 408 26.8 15.2 37
2008 404 26.8 15.1 34.7
2009 445 31.9 13.9 35.1
2010 454 33.9 13.3 34.1
2011 457 33.9 13.4 37
2012 467 33.5 13.9 37
2013 509 32.8 15.4 32.2
2014 526 34.3 15.3 34
2015 537 n/a n/a 34.3
2016 546 34.0 16.0 33.9
2017 450 31.0 14.4 33.8
2018 440 32.0 13.7 36.1
2019 485 29.8 16.2 41.9
2020 479 31.1 15.4 44.1
2021 456 32.1 14.1 48.2
2022 441 33.1 13.3 45.1
2023 437 31.9 13.6 43
2024 424 34.3 12.3 46

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 Platteville Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 475 38.1 12.4 11.8
1990 502 38.7 12.9 11.8
1991 539 39.6 13.6 11.5
1992 576 39.4 14.6 15.6
1993 566 37.5 15.1 13.4
1994 580 37.0 15.7 14.7
1995 561 39.0 14.4 16.2
1996 561 39.0 14.4 16.2
1997 551 39.0 14.1 15.4
1998 562 39.5 14.2 14.6
1999 524 39.2 13.4 28.1
2000 482 37.7 12.8 25.3
2001 479 30.2 15.9 26.1
2002 441 33.2 13.3 27.2
2003 441 33.2 13.3 27.2
2004 425 29.3 14.5 30.1
2005 418 29.6 14.1 n/a
2006 412 26.9 15.3 n/a
2007 408 26.8 15.2 37
2008 404 26.8 15.1 34.7
2009 445 31.9 13.9 35.1
2010 454 33.9 13.3 34.1
2011 457 33.9 13.4 37
2012 467 33.5 13.9 37
2013 509 32.8 15.4 32.2
2014 526 34.3 15.3 34
2015 537 n/a n/a 34.3
2016 546 34.0 16.0 33.9
2017 450 31.0 14.4 33.8
2018 440 32.0 13.7 36.1
2019 485 29.8 16.2 41.9
2020 479 31.1 15.4 44.1
2021 456 32.1 14.1 48.2
2022 441 33.1 13.3 45.1
2023 437 31.9 13.6 43
2024 424 34.3 12.3 46

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Platteville Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $478 (4.8%) $9,411 (95.2%) $9,888
2020 $515 (5.1%) $9,604 (94.9%) $10,119
2021 $883 (8.6%) $9,338 (91.4%) $10,220

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Platteville Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 83rd of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 159th of 640 Middle schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Platteville Middle)41.242.9
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Platteville School District)41.242.9
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Platteville Middle)5970.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Platteville School District)5970.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Platteville Middle)6046.1
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Platteville School District)6046.1
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Platteville Middle)72.758.8
 13.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Platteville School District)72.758.8
 13.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Platteville Middle)55.951.6
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Platteville School District)55.951.6
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Platteville Middle)46.663.8
 17.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Platteville School District)46.663.8
 17.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Platteville Middle)47.542.2
 5.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Platteville School District)47.542.2
 5.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Platteville Middle)51.728.4
 23.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Platteville School District)51.728.4
 23.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Platteville Middle)6571.6
 6.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Platteville School District)6571.6
 6.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Platteville Middle)70.855.9
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Platteville School District)70.855.9
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students485437
 9.9%
African American2325
 8.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1414
Hispanic1024
 140%
Pacific Islander00
White416353
 15.1%
Two or More Races2118
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.9%43%
 1.2%


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Platteville Middle ranks 68th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 424 students attended Platteville Middle.

Students at Platteville Middle are 81% White, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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