Enrollment
275
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Amery, WI
Amery Middle
Federal NCES profile for Amery Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550030000031
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amery Middle earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Amery · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Amery Middle has class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amery Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Amery, WI.
School address
District: Amery School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550030000031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amery Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amery Middle
Amery Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Amery, Wisconsin, enrolling 275 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, Amery Middle is leaner than roughly 87% of Wisconsin schools and 29% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.3% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 275 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 464 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 183 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Amery School District also operates Amery High (418 students) and Lien Elementary (299 students) alongside Amery Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Amery Middle compares
Amery Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,074
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Amery Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amery School District, which includes Amery Middle.
$15,074
Per student
+1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 37.5%
Federal 11.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Amery Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amery High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lien Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amery Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amery Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Amery Middle
How many students attend Amery Middle?
Amery Middle has 275 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Amery, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amery Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Amery Middle is 10.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amery Middle?
32.3% of students at Amery Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amery Middle?
The largest demographic group at Amery Middle is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Amery, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amery Middle?
Amery Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amery Middle rank among public schools in Amery?
By Resource Investment Index, Amery Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Amery, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Amery on the city page.
Is Amery Middle a good school?
Amery Middle earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Amery School District?
Besides Amery Middle, Amery School District also operates Amery High (418 students), Lien Elementary (299 students), and Amery Intermediate (260 students). See the Amery School District district page for the complete list.
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