Serving 463 students in grades 6-8, Theisen Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 39% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Theisen Middle School's student population of 463 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Theisen Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Theisen Middle School is 0.50, 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
#1214 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
8%
9%
White
69%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theisen Middle School's ranking?
Theisen Middle School is ranked #1214 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Theisen Middle School often compared to?
Theisen Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sabish Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Theisen Middle School?
463 students attend Theisen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Theisen Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theisen Middle School?
Theisen Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Theisen Middle School offer ?
Theisen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Theisen Middle School part of?
Theisen Middle School is part of Fond Du Lac School District.
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