- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551707002216
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Wisconsin Rapids · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
School address
District: Wisconsin Rapids School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551707002216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle held near 912 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.2 → 66.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 551707002216 · Wisconsin Rapids, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
943 enr · 14.1:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High (1,337 students)
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle held near 912 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.2 → 66.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High
Lincoln High
1,337 students
- This school
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
943 students
- Woodside Eleme 354
Woodside Elementary
354 students
- Howe Elementar 336
Howe Elementary
336 students
- Washington Ele 322
Washington Elementary
322 students
- Grant Elementa 267
Grant Elementary
267 students
What this shows Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle reports 943 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle compares
Wisconsin Rapids Area 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▲ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 943 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
943
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,912
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 5.8%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wisconsin Rapids School District reports $14,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howe Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~943 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
How many students attend Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle?
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle has 943 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. CCD year-over-year: 924 (2022-23) → 912 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle?
43.0% of students at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle?
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle rank among public schools in Wisconsin Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Wisconsin Rapids, 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 Wisconsin Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Besides Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle, Wisconsin Rapids School District also operates Lincoln High (1,337 students), Woodside Elementary (354 students), and Howe Elementary (336 students). See the Wisconsin Rapids School District district page for the complete list.