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De Forest Middle

PublicGrades 7–8
De Forest, Wisconsin · De Forest Area School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students602
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch20%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 315
602
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
20%-22.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

De Forest Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in De Forest, Wisconsin. The school enrolls 602 students. It is part of the De Forest Area School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Wisconsin state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 42% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictDe Forest Area School District
County55025
CityDe Forest
ZIP53532
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID550318000356

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment602
White80.1%
Hispanic / Latino8.1%
Black / African American2.3%
Asian3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
80.1%
Hispanic
8.1%
Black
2.3%
Asian
3.8%
Two+
5.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %20%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)