John Muir Middle

www.wausauschools.org

967 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Muir Middle School, located in Wausau, Wisconsin, is part of the Wausau School District and serves as a key educational institution for the local community. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, emphasizing academic growth, student engagement, and social-emotional development. By offering a diverse range of core subjects alongside exploratory electives, the school aims to prepare students for the academic rigors they will encounter at the secondary level.

Beyond the classroom, John Muir Middle School places a high value on fostering a supportive school culture. The administration and staff prioritize communication with families and encourage active participation in extracurricular activities, which helps students build a sense of belonging and community. As part of the broader Wausau School District, the school utilizes district-wide resources and curricula to ensure that all students have access to modern educational tools, technology, and opportunities for success in a rapidly changing world.

967

Total Students

74.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Muir Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	596
Hispanic	63
Black	21
Asian	225
Two or More	57
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
596 (61.6%)
Asian
225 (23.3%)
Hispanic
63 (6.5%)
Two or More
57 (5.9%)
Black
21 (2.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Wausau School District
Phone:	(715)261-0100
Website:	http://www.wausauschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	967
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 6 314

Grade 7 307

Grade 8 346