Unity Middle

1908 150th St
Balsam Lake, WI 54810

www.unity.k12.wi.us

262 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Unity Middle School is a public school located in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Unity School District. Committed to the district’s mission of empowering students, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. It emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the preparation of students for the challenges of secondary schooling through a curriculum that balances core subjects with various opportunities for student engagement.

Beyond academics, the school fosters a strong sense of community typical of the rural Wisconsin area it serves. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, students, and families, Unity Middle School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its programs, extracurricular offerings, and district-wide initiatives, ensuring that the local community remains connected to the daily operations and long-term goals of the student body.

262

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Unity Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	16
Black	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	27

White
214 (81.7 %)
American Indian
27 (10.3 %)
Hispanic
16 (6.1 %)
Two or More
4 (1.5 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Unity School District
Phone:	(715)825-2101
Website:	http://www.unity.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 80