For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 933 students in 54701, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 54701, WI are South Middle School and Eau Claire Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 54701 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 54701, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54701, WI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Mitscher Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-5200
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 792 students
Rank: #22.
Eau Claire Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Main St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3001
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3001
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
54701, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Health Occupations Charter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
620 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 833-3403
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 833-3403
Grades: 11-12
| 37 students
Lowes Creek Early Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1029 E Lowes Creek Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 839-2826
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 839-2826
Grades: PK
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 54701, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 54701, WI include South Middle School and Eau Claire Virtual School.
How many public middle schools are located in 54701?
2 public middle schools are located in 54701.
What is the racial composition of students in 54701?
54701 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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