- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Poplar, WI
Northwestern Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550864000988
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 289
- students enrolled
Northwestern Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Maple School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550864000988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Northwestern Middle grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 550864000988 · Poplar, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 15.2:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern Elementary (515 students)
Northwestern Middle grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Northwestern Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwestern E
Northwestern Elementary
515 students
- Northwestern H
Northwestern High
372 students
- This school
Northwestern Middle
289 students
- Iron River Ele 95
Iron River Elementary
95 students
What this shows Northwestern Middle reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern Middle compares
Northwestern Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 29% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 74% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,408
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Northwestern Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Maple School District reports $14,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwestern Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iron River Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Middle
How many students attend Northwestern Middle?
Northwestern Middle has 289 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Poplar, WI. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwestern Middle?
27.4% of students at Northwestern Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern Middle is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Poplar, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Middle?
Northwestern Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
What other schools are in Maple School District?
Besides Northwestern Middle, Maple School District also operates Northwestern Elementary (515 students), Northwestern High (372 students), and Iron River Elementary (95 students). See the Maple School District district page for the complete list.