The top reported proficiency rate is 55% in Social studies. The lowest is 43% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Peshtigo Middle
Peshtigo Middle serves grades seven and eight as part of the Peshtigo School District. It is a regular public school, meaning it follows the district’s standard curriculum and is not a charter or magnet. Because it covers only two middle-school grades, there is no graduation rate to report—that measure applies at the high school level.
On Wisconsin’s Forward assessments, which are given to all public school students in the state, Peshtigo Middle students took tests in math, English language arts, and science, with eighth graders also taking social studies. In math, seventh graders had a higher proficiency rate than eighth graders; in both grades, more than two in five students scored at a proficient or advanced level. In English language arts, the pattern was similar, with seventh graders ahead of eighth graders. Science results for eighth graders showed roughly two in five students at proficiency, while social studies results were stronger, with more than half of eighth graders reaching the proficient bar. Taken together, the school’s overall proficiency index lands below the midpoint when compared with other school districts in Marinette County, meaning it sits in the lower half of that local set on this combined measure. A parent may want to ask the school about how instruction aligns with state expectations in specific subjects.
The school enrolls a relatively small number of students, typical for a middle school serving only two grade levels. The student body is predominantly white, with a small share of students identifying as multiracial or with other racial and ethnic backgrounds. More than a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common indicator of economic need. Data on students with individualized education plans and English learners were not available in the records we reviewed, so those details would need to come directly from the school.
Peshtigo is a small city in Marinette County with an economy historically rooted in forest products and manufacturing. Home values in the area are below the state median, and the housing market is relatively affordable. The city is in an early planning phase for workforce housing, though no large developments have been announced. No recent district-level changes or strategic initiatives were found in publicly available information; the district appears to be in a period of stability.
No specific program offerings were reported in the data for Peshtigo Middle. Because the school covers only seventh and eighth grades, its academic offerings are likely the core middle-school curriculum required by the district. Families looking for accelerated courses, career-focused pathways, or other specialized programming would need to inquire directly with the school. Data on discipline, attendance, and staffing were also absent from the available records.
Peshtigo Middle provides a small, traditional middle-school setting in a stable and affordable community. Academic performance is a mixed picture, with some subjects showing a majority of students at proficiency and others hovering around two in five. Against other Marinette County districts, the school falls in the lower half on overall proficiency. Families should weigh that local comparison against the benefits of a small school and a low-cost area. The absence of data on special education and English learner services means those conversations are best had with the school office.
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