The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in Social studies. The lowest is 48% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on D C Everest Junior High
D C Everest Junior High serves eighth and ninth graders in the D C Everest Area School District, located in the village of Weston, Wisconsin. Weston is a village that blends residential neighborhoods with commercial and industrial zones, with common industries including manufacturing, retail, health care, and education services. The village has seen notable growth historically, with that pace moderating in more recent years, and its built environment is car-dependent. The school is one of several district buildings in Weston, sitting alongside a middle school, a senior high, and an elementary school. The district itself recently passed a major referendum to construct a new middle school and fund district-wide renovations and safety upgrades, and it opened a new community center in 2024 that provides a fieldhouse, indoor track, and other athletic and wellness spaces for students and the community.
The school serves a student body that is predominantly white, with a substantial Asian student population and smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. A meaningful share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and while English learner and special education counts are not reported in the available data, a parent may want to ask the school directly about those programs and resources.
On the state's Forward assessments, the school's eighth graders posted results that are above the midpoint among districts in Marathon County in overall proficiency across tested subjects. In English language arts and math, more than half of students scored at or above the proficient level. Social studies results were higher still, while science proficiency was lower, with fewer than half of students reaching that bar. These are the only tested grades, as the school does not serve grades where a graduation rate is reported. Participation rates on the assessments were high, which supports confidence in the results.
This is a regular public school that is not a charter or magnet. It does not have a Title I designation in the available data. The school's grade span is narrow, covering just two years of a student's academic journey, and serves as a bridge between the district's middle school and senior high. For families living within the D C Everest district, particularly those in Weston and surrounding areas, this is the school where students spend their eighth and ninth grade years before moving to the senior high. The district's recent investment in facilities, including the new middle school and community center, suggests a broader commitment to upgrading its physical plant.
A parent considering this school should weigh its academic performance as a solid performer relative to other schools in Marathon County, with the understanding that science results are a softer spot worth investigating further with the school. The school's composition is less diverse than the national average but does include a significant Asian student population. The narrow grade span means students cycle through relatively quickly, so continuity of relationships with teachers and peers may be less of a factor than at a K-8 or K-12 school. The community context of Weston, with its mix of housing and commerce and its car-dependent layout, is typical for a village in central Wisconsin, and the school is integrated into that setting.
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