South Middle

www.ecasd.us/south-middle-school/home

797 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Middle School, located at 2115 Mitscher Avenue in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, serves as a key educational institution within the Eau Claire Area School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth for students in the middle school grade levels. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school while cultivating essential skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and social responsibility.

Beyond its academic focus, South Middle School places a high value on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that cater to a wide range of interests. The school maintains a strong partnership with the local community and families, striving to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where every student feels valued. Through dedicated staff and a comprehensive approach to learning, the school seeks to inspire curiosity and empower students to become active, productive members of the Eau Claire community.

797

Total Students

59.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	571
Hispanic	79
Black	26
Asian	62
Two or More	55
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
571 (71.7%)
Hispanic
79 (9.9%)
Asian
62 (7.8%)
Two or More
55 (6.9%)
Black
26 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)852-5200
Website:	http://www.ecasd.us/south-middle-school/home
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	797
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 6 283

Grade 7 254

Grade 8 260