Northwestern Middle

Maple School District
10523 E US Highway 2
Poplar, WI 54864
266 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Northwestern Middle School, located in Poplar, Wisconsin, serves as a key educational component of the School District of Northwestern. Nestled in a rural setting, the school provides a focused academic environment for students in the middle grades, aiming to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The school operates under the mascot of the "Tigers" and is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement.

The school's programming is designed to offer a balanced curriculum that addresses the diverse needs of early adolescents. By prioritizing student engagement and fostering a sense of school spirit, Northwestern Middle School strives to prepare its students for the rigor of secondary education. Through its official website, the school maintains clear communication with families, providing resources and updates that highlight its commitment to student success and community involvement within the Northwestern district.
266
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    242 (91.0 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.3 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Maple School District
Phone: (715)364-2218
Website: http://www.nw-tigers.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 72
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 95
Grade 7 78
Grade 8 93
Gender Ratio