Altoona Middle School vs. South Middle School
Should you attend Altoona Middle School or South Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Overview
Serving 401 students in grades 6-8, Altoona Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 791 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
401 students
791 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#638 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1069 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
132
266
Grade 7 Students
118
263
Grade 8 Students
151
262
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
84%
74%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
