Northstar Middle

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501 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northstar Middle School, located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Eau Claire Area School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Northstar aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests through a variety of elective courses and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Northstar Middle School prides itself on cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school actively promotes inclusivity and character development, encouraging students to become engaged and responsible citizens. With a focus on modern teaching practices and student-centered learning, Northstar provides a well-rounded educational experience supported by dedicated staff, extracurricular clubs, and athletic programs that strive to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

501

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northstar Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	30
Black	12
Asian	51
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

White
373 (75.2 %)
Asian
51 (10.3 %)
Hispanic
30 (6.0 %)
Two or More
28 (5.6 %)
Black
12 (2.4 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Eau Claire Area School District
Phone:	(715)852-5100
Website:	http://www.ecasd.us/northstar-middle-school/Home
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 6 180

Grade 7 167

Grade 8 154