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DeLong Middle

2000 Vine St, Eau Claire, WI 54703Eau Claire Area School District
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
893
Students
Total enrolled
$15,744
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
10% vs nat'l
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
22% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Large public school
Serves 893 students in grades 06–08 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
10% above average funding
District spends $15,744 per pupil, 10% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

DeLong Middle is a large middle in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, serving grades 06–08 with 893 students. The district invests $15,744 per student — 10% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at DeLong Middle

893
Total Students
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
44%
Free Lunch
75
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution471 male · 419 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility44%
National avg 52% · 393 students
Student Composition
14%
71%
Asian14%
White71%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black3%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550405000421

Academic Outcomes at DeLong Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 68th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 54703

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,744Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,744
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,927
Student Support$2,991
Administration$1,889
Operations$2,362
Other$1,574
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,744 spent per student, an estimated $6,975 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
41%
State government
47.5%
Local (property tax)
40.5%
Federal programs
12.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyEau Claire County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (715)852-4900
NCES ID: 550405000421
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Eau Claire seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
2000 Vine St, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.