Serving 437 students in grades 5-8, Platteville Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Platteville Middle School's student population of 437 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Platteville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Platteville Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#784 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
6%
9%
White
81%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Platteville Middle School's ranking?
Platteville Middle School is ranked #784 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Platteville Middle School often compared to?
Platteville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lancaster Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Platteville Middle School?
437 students attend Platteville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Platteville Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Platteville Middle School?
Platteville Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Platteville Middle School offer ?
Platteville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Platteville Middle School part of?
Platteville Middle School is part of Platteville School District.
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