BAYFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Bayfield Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Bayfield School District school district, located in Bayfield, WI with about 75 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Bayfield Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bayfield Middle School is part of the School District of Bayfield, located on the shores of Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin. Serving a unique community that includes a significant partnership with the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, the school emphasizes a curriculum that integrates local heritage and culture. The middle school environment is designed to support the developmental needs of adolescents while fostering academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement.

The school benefits from its location in a scenic, close-knit rural community, allowing for place-based learning opportunities and a strong focus on student-teacher relationships. By leveraging the resources of the broader Bayfield school system, the middle school strives to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for the transition to high school, focusing on both core academic standards and the development of character-driven leadership skills.

For more information, contact Bayfield Middle at (715) 779-3201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.