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Harvest Intermediate School

6781 North Towne Rd, DeForest, WI 53532De Forest Area School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–06Non-Charter
914
Students
Total enrolled
$25,325
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 77% vs nat'l
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 6% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 914 students in grades 04–06 in DeForest, Wisconsin.
77% above average funding
District spends $25,325 per pupil, 77% more than the national average of $14,347.
14.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Harvest Intermediate School is a large middle in DeForest, Wisconsin, serving grades 04–06 with 914 students. The district invests $25,325 per student — 77% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 20% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Harvest Intermediate School

914
Total Students
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
20%
Free Lunch
63
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution460 male · 454 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility20%
National avg 52% · 181 students
Student Composition
81%
Asian4%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black2%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550318003152

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,325Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$25,325
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,143
Student Support$4,812
Administration$3,039
Operations$3,799
Other$2,533
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $25,325 spent per student, an estimated $11,219 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
54%
State government
37.8%
Local (property tax)
54.5%
Federal programs
7.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $25,325/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 20% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Windsor ElementaryEagle Point ElementaryYahara Elementary
↓
Middle
De Forest Middle
↓
High School
De Forest High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 06
Location—
CountyDane County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDe Forest Area School District →
Phone: (608)842-6100
NCES ID: 550318003152
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in DeForest seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in De Forest Area School District
High
De Forest High
1,099 students · 09–12
17% FRL
Mid
De Forest Middle
561 students · 07–08
17% FRL
Elem
Windsor Elementary
530 students · KG–03
16% FRL
Elem
Eagle Point Elementary
376 students · PK–03
16% FRL
Elem
Yahara Elementary
354 students · KG–03
21% FRL
Other
Holum Education Center
313 students · PK–PK
4% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6781 North Towne Rd, DeForest, WI 53532
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.