Westby Middle

Westby Area School District
206 West Ave S
Westby, WI 54667
295 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Westby Middle School, located in Westby, Wisconsin, serves as a central pillar of the local community, operating as part of the Westby Area School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development of young adolescents. With a curriculum designed to challenge students while building foundational skills, the school emphasizes both rigorous classroom instruction and the importance of character development.

Beyond academics, Westby Middle School prides itself on cultivating a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities and community engagement opportunities. By leveraging its position within the Driftless Area, the school encourages a collaborative culture where teachers, families, and students work together to ensure success. Their digital presence, maintained through the district’s official website, serves as a vital hub for communication, offering resources for parents and updates on school events to keep the community connected and informed.
295
Total Students
23.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    278 (94.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.7 %)
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: Westby Area School District
Phone: (608)634-0200
Website: http://www.westby.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 74
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 5 67
Grade 6 62
Grade 7 88
Grade 8 78
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Viroqua Middle
Viroqua Area School District
247 Students
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665 (6.6 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th