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Superior Middle

3626 Hammond Ave, Superior, WI 54880Superior School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
903
Students
Total enrolled
$16,287
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 14% vs nat'l
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 903 students in grades 06–08 in Superior, Wisconsin.
14% above average funding
District spends $16,287 per pupil, 14% 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

Superior Middle is a large middle in Superior, Wisconsin, serving grades 06–08 with 903 students. The district invests $16,287 per student — 14% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Superior Middle

903
Total Students
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
51%
Free Lunch
66
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution454 male · 449 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility51%
National avg 52% · 461 students
Student Composition
83%
8%
Asian1%
White83%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black3%
Multiracial8%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 551467001907

Academic Outcomes at Superior 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 69th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 54880

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,287Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,287
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,166
Student Support$3,094
Administration$1,954
Operations$2,443
Other$1,629
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,287 spent per student, an estimated $7,215 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
36%
State government
52.2%
Local (property tax)
35.8%
Federal programs
11.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.8:1 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.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Northern Lights ElementaryGreat Lakes ElementaryCooper ElementaryBryant Elementary
+2 more
↓
High School
Superior High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyDouglas County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSuperior School District →
Phone: (715)394-8740
NCES ID: 551467001907
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Superior 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.

More in Superior School District
High
Superior High
1,306 students · 09–12
● 47 opp43% FRL
Elem
Northern Lights Elementary
491 students · PK–05
● 47 opp68% FRL
Elem
Great Lakes Elementary
388 students · PK–05
● 47 opp40% FRL
Elem
Cooper Elementary
341 students · PK–05
● 47 opp45% FRL
Elem
Bryant Elementary
291 students · PK–05
● 47 opp54% FRL
Elem
Four Corners Elementary
193 students · PK–05
● 47 opp25% FRL
Elem
Lake Superior Elementary
151 students · PK–05
● 47 opp44% FRL
Other
Superior Community Preschool
91 students · PK–PK
● 47 opp52% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3626 Hammond Ave, Superior, WI 54880
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.