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Medford Middle

509 E Clark St, Medford, WI 54451Medford Area Public School District
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0508Non-Charter
628
Students
Total enrolled
$10,949
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
24% vs nat'l
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
19% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Mid-sized public school
Serves 628 students in grades 05–08 in Medford, Wisconsin.
24% below average funding
District spends $10,949 per pupil, 24% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Medford Middle is a large middle in Medford, Wisconsin, serving grades 05–08 with 628 students. The district invests $10,949 per student — 24% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Medford Middle

628
Total Students
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
41%
Free Lunch
50
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0508) are served by this school
Gender Distribution330 male · 298 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility41%
National avg 52% · 258 students
Student Composition
91%
White91%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550894001044

Academic Outcomes at Medford Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 63th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 54451

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,949Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,949
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,818
Student Support$2,080
Administration$1,314
Operations$1,642
Other$1,095
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,949 spent per student, an estimated $4,850 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
44%
State government
45.1%
Local (property tax)
44.3%
Federal programs
10.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,949/student, 24% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location
CountyTaylor County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (715)748-2516
NCES ID: 550894001044
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Medford 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
509 E Clark St, Medford, WI 54451
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.