Flambeau Middle, Tony WI - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Flambeau Middle

Flambeau Middle School serves grades six through eight in the Tony area of Rusk County. The school is part of the Flambeau School District, which draws students from the surrounding small communities of Sheldon, Conrath, Ingram, Tony, and Glen Flora. This is a rural, regional school model, not a neighborhood school within a walkable downtown. The village of Tony itself is very small, with a population that has been slowly declining. The local economy is modest, with retail trade, agriculture, and manufacturing employing a small number of people. Housing values in the area are below the state median, and the area is predominantly car-oriented with limited amenities. For families considering a move here, the housing market is relatively affordable compared to the rest of Wisconsin.

The enrollment at Flambeau Middle is small, typical of a rural middle school serving this grade band. The student body is overwhelmingly white, with a small Hispanic population present. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a marker of the economic context families here navigate.

On state assessments, the school’s results present an uneven picture. In mathematics, proficiency rates show a wide range across the three grade levels, with one grade’s rate notably lower than the others. English language arts results also vary by grade, with the highest proficiency rate seen in eighth grade. Science and social studies are tested only in eighth grade, and the proficiency rates in those subjects sit around the same level as the stronger ELA results. When compared to other districts in Rusk County, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places in the bottom quartile. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand how instruction and support are targeted across grade levels and subjects.

The school reports full participation on the state tests, meaning nearly every student takes them, which gives a complete picture of where students are. Graduation rate and chronic absenteeism data are not reported here, which is typical for a middle school that does not have its own graduating class.

Because Flambeau Middle is a regular public school within a small district, it does not offer the specialized magnet or charter programs found in larger systems. The district brief did not surface recent major changes or referendums that would alter the day-to-day experience for families. The school’s website was not provided in the data, so specific program offerings, elective courses, or extracurricular activities are not available to describe here.

For a family considering this school, the core takeaway is a small, rural middle school serving a tight-knit set of communities with a student body that is economically diverse by regional standards. Academic proficiency is mixed and falls on the lower end when compared to other districts in Rusk County, particularly in some math and ELA grade levels. The school community is likely close, with small class sizes, but the academic support structures and enrichment opportunities are not detailed in the available information. A parent would want to visit and ask directly about how the school addresses the dip in certain grade-level results and what pathways exist for students who are either struggling or ready for more advanced work.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 68%

School 8% · District 8%

▼ 46 pts below state median

Grade 734%

School 34% · District 34%

▼ 20 pts below state median

Grade 832%

School 32% · District 32%

▼ 19 pts below state median

English language arts

Grade 618%

School 18% · District 18%

▼ 36 pts below state median

Grade 737%

School 37% · District 37%

▼ 15 pts below state median

Grade 841%

School 41% · District 41%

▼ 12 pts below state median

Science

Grade 838%

School 38% · District 38%

▼ 13 pts below state median

Social studies

Grade 841%

School 41% · District 41%

▼ 24 pts below state median

This schoolFlambeau School District, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income15%Higher-income21%6 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income33%Higher-income46%12 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income22%Higher-income71%50 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income4%Higher-income14%10 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income29%Higher-income46%16 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income22%Higher-income50%28 pp gap