Prescott Middle

As a close-knit intermediate school in Prescott, Wisconsin, Prescott Middle caters to 254 students from grades 6 through 8, one of the schools within Prescott School District. Enrollment runs roughly 33% smaller than the state mean of about 381.

Prescott Middle is one of 4 schools operated by Prescott School District, a district that educates 1,184 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Prescott Middle reports that nearly all students (91%) are White. Other groups include 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Pierce County as a whole.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 11.0:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.8:1, putting Prescott Middle tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 17% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

With demographic context factored in, Prescott Middle is in the OUTPERFORMING tier of the BeatsExpectations model, which fits a per-state line through proficiency and FRL share. Schools with this campus's poverty mix typically land near 67.5%; this one delivers 81.3%, a residual of +13.8 points.

In the surrounding community, Pierce County reports that median household earnings sit near $92,109, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Pierce County runs 26 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,419 students), of which Prescott Middle is one.

The closest other public school is Malone Elementary, roughly 0.3 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Prescott Middle at 1st of 4; the average score across the group is 56.0%.

Prescott Middle operates from an outlying location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 23%: 328 students in 2018 compared to 254 in 2025. Class-load math has tightened: from 15.2:1 in 2018 to 11.0:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.