De Forest Middle

www.deforest.k12.wi.us

561 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

De Forest Middle School, located at 404 Yorktown Rd in De Forest, Wisconsin, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the De Forest Area School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for middle school students. By offering a diverse curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to help students navigate the transition from elementary to high school while discovering their individual interests and academic strengths.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through their online presence and school initiatives, they prioritize clear communication and the integration of modern instructional tools to prepare students for future success. With a focus on inclusive practices and character development, De Forest Middle School strives to create a safe, engaging space where students are encouraged to think critically, solve problems, and become active contributors to their local community.

561

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for De Forest Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	455
Hispanic	38
Black	15
Asian	13
Two or More	40

White
455 (81.1 %)
Two or More
40 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
38 (6.8 %)
Black
15 (2.7 %)
Asian
13 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	De Forest Area School District
Phone:	(608)842-6000
Website:	http://www.deforest.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 7 273

Grade 8 288