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).
Altoona Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altoona Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Altoona Middle School?
401 students attend Altoona Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Altoona Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altoona Middle School?
Altoona Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Altoona Middle School offer ?
Altoona Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Altoona Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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