For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 885 students in 53548, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 53548, WI are Arise Virtual Academy, Franklin Middle School and Rock River Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53548 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53548, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53548, WI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arise Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Crosby Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6016
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6016
Grades: K-12
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Crosby Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6000
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: #33.
Rock River Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 W Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Grades: 6-12
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53548, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53548, WI include Arise Virtual Academy, Franklin Middle School and Rock River Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53548?
3 public middle schools are located in 53548.
What is the racial composition of students in 53548?
53548 public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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