Enrollment
180
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Neillsville, WI
Neillsville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Neillsville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551035002326
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neillsville Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Neillsville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Neillsville Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neillsville Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Neillsville, WI.
School address
District: Neillsville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551035002326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neillsville Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neillsville Middle
Neillsville Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Neillsville, Wisconsin, enrolling 180 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.5% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 180 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 286 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #215, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Neillsville School District also operates Neillsville Elementary (399 students) and Neillsville High (246 students) alongside Neillsville 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 Neillsville Middle compares
Neillsville 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 0% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,733
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 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 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Neillsville Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neillsville School District, which includes Neillsville Middle.
$12,733
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 42.6%
Federal 14.8%
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 Neillsville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neillsville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neillsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neillsville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~180 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Neillsville Middle
How many students attend Neillsville Middle?
Neillsville Middle has 180 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Neillsville, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neillsville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Neillsville Middle is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Neillsville Middle?
38.5% of students at Neillsville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neillsville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Neillsville Middle is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Neillsville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neillsville Middle?
Neillsville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Neillsville Middle rank among public schools in Neillsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Neillsville Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Neillsville, 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 Neillsville on the city page.
Is Neillsville Middle a good school?
Neillsville Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Neillsville School District?
Besides Neillsville Middle, Neillsville School District also operates Neillsville Elementary (399 students) and Neillsville High (246 students). See the Neillsville School District district page for the complete list.
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