Mineral Point Middle

Mineral Point Unified School District
705 Ross St
Mineral Point, WI 53565
170 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mineral Point Middle School, located in the historic community of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, serves as a vital component of the Mineral Point Unified School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to help students navigate the critical transition between elementary and high school. By emphasizing core academic standards while encouraging social and emotional development, the institution aims to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Mineral Point, promoting strong partnerships between staff, families, and the local community. The middle school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and exploratory programs that allow students to pursue personal interests and build well-rounded skill sets. Through its commitment to character development and student-centered learning, Mineral Point Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
170
Total Students
13.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    158 (92.9%)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.7%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.4%)
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: Mineral Point Unified School District
Phone: (608)987-0720
Website: http://www.mineralpointschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 39
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 55
Grade 7 61
Grade 8 54
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Dodgeville Middle
Dodgeville School District
283 Students
951 W Chapel St
Dodgeville, WI 53533 (7.5 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th