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De Soto Middle School vs. Waunakee Middle School

Should you attend De Soto Middle School or Waunakee Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
De Soto Middle School
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Waunakee Middle School
1001 South St
Waunakee, WI 53597
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

De Soto Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Waunakee Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 108 students in grades 6-8, De Soto Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 681 students in grades 7-8, Waunakee Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
108 students
681 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at De Soto Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waunakee Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at De Soto Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waunakee Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
61 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at De Soto Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waunakee Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at De Soto Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the De Soto Area School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waunakee Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waunakee Community School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1462 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
#374 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of De Soto Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waunakee Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
57%
(Top 20% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at De Soto Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the De Soto Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waunakee Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waunakee Community School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 30% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at De Soto Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the De Soto Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waunakee Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waunakee Community School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 10% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at De Soto Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the De Soto Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waunakee Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waunakee Community School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of De Soto Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Waunakee Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
38
-
Grade 7 Students
33
350
Grade 8 Students
37
331

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at De Soto Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the De Soto Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Waunakee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Waunakee Community School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at De Soto Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the De Soto Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1999-00 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waunakee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waunakee Community School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at De Soto Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the De Soto Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waunakee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waunakee Community School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at De Soto Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the De Soto Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waunakee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waunakee Community School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
92%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at De Soto Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the De Soto Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waunakee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waunakee Community School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at De Soto Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the De Soto Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waunakee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waunakee Community School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of De Soto Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the De Soto Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waunakee Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waunakee Community School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at De Soto Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the De Soto Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waunakee Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waunakee Community School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at De Soto Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the De Soto Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waunakee Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waunakee Community School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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