South Middle

South Middle School is located at 2910 North Abbe Road in the southern area of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The school serves students in grades 6 to 8. Enrollment is approximately 792 students across the middle school years. Instruction is organized with a student–teacher ratio of about 9:1. Academic results show around 43% of students meeting math proficiency and about 40% meeting reading proficiency. The student body is 48% male and 52% female. The school provides an educational environment that fosters gradual progress while helping students develop independence during their middle school years. Most of the houses near the school cost between $255,000 and $415,000. This is typical of the well-established neighborhoods in the southern part of Eau Claire. Parents say the school is the ideal balance of support and challenge for their kids. South Middle School is one of the best middle schools in Wisconsin because it has a stable learning environment and consistently high academic performance.

South Middle School celebrated the completion of a two-and-a-half-year, $42.7 million renovation project in October 2025. The work was funded by a 2022 facilities referendum and included remodeled classrooms, updated lighting and electrical systems, a new fitness center, and a renovated gymnasium. Additional upgrades included new lockers, refreshed interior paint with the school’s updated logo, and a new main entrance.

Q1. What does South Middle School do about attendance problems?

Ans. Monitoring systems and follow-up communication with families help with attendance issues.

Q2. What safety measures are in place on campus?

Ans. Safety measures include watching over shared spaces and following safety rules set by the district.

Q3. How does the school let parents know about changes to the school calendar?

Ans. District platforms and school messaging channels share updates to the calendar.

Q4. What kinds of technology do students have access to?

Ans. Technology resources are digital tools that the district has approved and that staff members use to help students.

Q5. What does the school do to make it a good place to be?

Ans. Respectful interactions, regular routines, and staff support all help create a positive climate.