The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in Social studies. The lowest is 49% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Cadott Junior High
Cadott Junior High serves just two grade levels, seventh and eighth, as the middle step in a small rural district where students move from an elementary school into this compact building and then on to the high school. The school sits on Myrtle Street in the village of Cadott, a low-density community in Chippewa County where most working residents commute to Chippewa Falls or Eau Claire via State Highway 29. The local economy relies heavily on manufacturing, health care, and retail trade, and the village is known for two major annual music festivals, Country Fest and Rock Fest, that draw crowds to a nearby camping and concert venue. Population and household income have both grown modestly in recent years, and the median home value in the area is lower than the national figure, making the housing market relatively accessible. Homeownership rates are strong, and the average commute time suggests many families are settled in the area rather than transient.
The school itself is a regular public school with an enrollment that is small for a two-grade campus. The student body is overwhelmingly white, with very small Hispanic and American Indian or Alaska Native populations. Just under half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that signals a moderate level of economic need in the community. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent looking for that information would need to ask the school directly.
On state testing, the academic picture is mixed, and the results vary noticeably by subject and by grade. In math, eighth graders posted a stronger proficiency rate than seventh graders did. The same pattern appears in English language arts, where eighth graders scored higher than seventh graders. In science, which is tested only in eighth grade, about half of students met the proficiency bar. Social studies, also tested only in eighth grade, showed the strongest result of any tested area, with a clear majority of students scoring proficient. Across all tested subjects and grades combined, the school’s overall proficiency index places it below the midpoint when compared to other districts within Chippewa County.
Because Cadott Junior High ends at eighth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and the school has no advanced placement or dual-credit course data at this level. The school environment and discipline data were not available in the provided materials, nor were any program offerings described. The parent district, Cadott Community School District, passed a facilities referendum in 2022 that funded building improvements including safety upgrades, HVAC replacement, roofing, and accessibility work, a capital investment that affects the physical environment students and families experience.
For a family considering Cadott Junior High, the school offers a small, straightforward middle-grades experience in a village where housing is more affordable than much of the state and where most families commute to nearby cities for work. The academic results are uneven, with eighth-grade performance stronger than seventh-grade in most subjects and social studies standing out as a relative strength, but overall proficiency trails the county median. A parent may want to ask the school about support for students who are below proficient in reading and math, particularly in seventh grade, and about any elective or enrichment offerings that are not captured in the state assessment data. The rural setting, small enrollment, and stable residential character will appeal to families seeking a close-knit school where their child is likely to be well known by staff.
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