B
Good
71/100

Waupaca Middle

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 1149 Shoemaker Rd, Waupaca, WI 54981
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 67th percentile in Wisconsin
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.99 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 49th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

71
Repit Score
out of 100
536
Students
enrolled
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%67/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%49/100Students gain 0.99 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 55th percentile in Wisconsin (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +15 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency49% (+9 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency55% (+15 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White49%56%reading +0 pts, math +7 pts67th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading +6 pts, math +8 pts69th percentile (list)
Low-income32%37%reading +8 pts, math +14 pts74th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1149 Shoemaker Rd
City Waupaca
ZIP Code 54981
District 5515840
NCES School ID 551584002036
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 54981

Understanding the community around Waupaca Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,335
Per Capita Income $42,721
Poverty Rate 3.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%
High School or Higher 94.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $189,200
Median Rent $808
Owner-Occupied 75.0%
Renter-Occupied 25.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Waupaca Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.7%
Hispanic/Latino 5.8%
Two or More Races 2.6%
Black 0.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 536
Teachers (FTE) 43.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Waupaca Middle?
Waupaca Middle has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Waupaca Middle?
Waupaca Middle has 536 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does Waupaca Middle serve?
Waupaca Middle serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Waupaca Middle receive per student?
Waupaca Middle receives $15,990 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Waupaca Middle in 54981 ▼
Avg Home Value
$332,238
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+9.6%
% Renters
25.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026