Enrollment
79
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Athens Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Athens Middle
Athens Middle is a small middle school in Athens, Wisconsin, enrolling 79 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 79 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 107 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Athens School District also operates Athens Elementary (136 students) and Athens High (108 students) alongside Athens 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 Athens Middle compares
Athens 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,434
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athens School District, which includes Athens Middle.
$17,434
Per student
+17%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 40.6%
Federal 20.9%
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 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
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~79 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Athens on the city page.
Is Athens Middle a good school?
Athens Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 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.
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