- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Athens, WI
Athens Middle
Federal NCES profile for Athens Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550057000088
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Athens Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Athens, WI.
School address
District: Athens School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550057000088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Athens Middle grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.1 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 550057000088 · Athens, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 15.8:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens Elementary (136 students)
Athens Middle grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 5.1 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Athens Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens Element
Athens Elementary
136 students
- Athens High
Athens High
108 students
- Maple Grove Sc
Maple Grove School
94 students
- This school
Athens Middle
79 students
What this shows Athens Middle reports 79 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athens Middle compares
Athens Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,418
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Athens Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Athens School District reports $16,418 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Athens Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Athens High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athens Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~79 students)
Frequently asked questions about Athens Middle
How many students attend Athens Middle?
Athens Middle has 79 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Athens, WI. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Middle is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Athens Middle?
22.7% of students at Athens Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens Middle?
The largest demographic group at Athens Middle is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Athens, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens Middle?
Athens Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Athens Middle rank among public schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Athens, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Athens School District?
Besides Athens Middle, Athens School District also operates Athens Elementary (136 students), Athens High (108 students), and Maple Grove School (94 students). See the Athens School District district page for the complete list.