- Enrollment
- 2,259
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Medford, WI
Medford Middle
Federal NCES profile for Medford Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550894001044
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Medford Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Medford Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Medford Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Medford, WI.
School address
District: Medford Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550894001044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Medford Middle held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.4 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 550894001044 · Medford, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 11.3:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Rural Virtual Academy (2,259 students)
Medford Middle held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.4 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Medford Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rural Virtual
Rural Virtual Academy
2,259 students
- Medford High 667
Medford High
667 students
- Medford Elemen 587
Medford Elementary
587 students
- This school 566
Medford Middle
566 students
- Stetsonville E 203
Stetsonville Elementary
203 students
What this shows Medford Middle reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Medford Middle compares
Medford Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,953
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Medford Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Medford Area Public School District reports $12,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Medford Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Virtual Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medford Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stetsonville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Medford Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Medford Middle
How many students attend Medford Middle?
Medford Middle has 566 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Medford, WI. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Medford Middle is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 28% 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 Medford Middle?
32.2% of students at Medford Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Medford Middle?
The largest demographic group at Medford Middle is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Medford, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medford Middle?
Medford Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Medford Middle rank among public schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, Medford Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Medford, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Medford Area Public School District?
Besides Medford Middle, Medford Area Public School District also operates Rural Virtual Academy (2,259 students), Medford High (667 students), and Medford Elementary (587 students). See the Medford Area Public School District district page for the complete list.