Enrollment
56
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florence, WI
Florence Middle
Federal NCES profile for Florence Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550465002360
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Florence, WI.
School address
District: Florence County School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550465002360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florence Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florence Middle
Florence Middle is a small middle school in Florence, Wisconsin, enrolling 56 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Wisconsin schools, with 56 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 69 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Florence County School District spends $18,304 per pupil, 23% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Florence County School District also operates Florence Elementary (197 students) and Florence High (116 students) alongside Florence Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Florence Middle compares
Florence Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,304
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Florence Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence County School District, which includes Florence Middle.
$18,304
Per student
+23%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 16.5%
Federal 11.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Florence Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~56 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Florence Middle
How many students attend Florence Middle?
Florence Middle has 56 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florence, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Middle is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence Middle?
27.9% of students at Florence Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Middle?
The largest demographic group at Florence Middle is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Florence, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Middle?
Florence Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florence Middle rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Florence, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Florence on the city page.
Is Florence Middle a good school?
Florence Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Florence County School District?
Besides Florence Middle, Florence County School District also operates Florence Elementary (197 students) and Florence High (116 students). See the Florence County School District district page for the complete list.
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