- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phillips, WI
Phillips Middle
Federal NCES profile for Phillips 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 551173001545
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phillips Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Phillips · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 1.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Phillips Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phillips Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Phillips, WI.
School address
District: Phillips School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551173001545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Phillips Middle held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.7 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 551173001545 · Phillips, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 12:1 · 1.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Phillips Elementary (302 students)
Phillips Middle held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.7 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Phillips Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Phillips Eleme
Phillips Elementary
302 students
- Phillips High
Phillips High
204 students
- This school
Phillips Middle
144 students
What this shows Phillips Middle reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phillips Middle compares
Phillips 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.9% | ▼ 95% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 78% | - | - |
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.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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
13.2%
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
$15,344
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Phillips Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Phillips School District reports $15,344 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phillips Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phillips High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phillips Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phillips Middle
How many students attend Phillips Middle?
Phillips Middle has 144 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phillips, WI. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillips Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Phillips 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 Phillips Middle?
1.9% of students at Phillips Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phillips Middle?
The largest demographic group at Phillips Middle is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Phillips, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phillips Middle?
Phillips 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).
How does Phillips Middle rank among public schools in Phillips?
By Resource Investment Index, Phillips Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Phillips, 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 Phillips School District?
Besides Phillips Middle, Phillips School District also operates Phillips Elementary (302 students) and Phillips High (204 students). See the Phillips School District district page for the complete list.