- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Bend, WI
Badger Middle
Federal NCES profile for Badger Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551629002125
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Badger Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in West Bend · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Badger Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Badger Middle ranks #7 of 11 public schools in West Bend, WI.
School address
District: West Bend School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551629002125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Badger Middle shrank from 851 students in 2022-23 to 782 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 60.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 551629002125 · West Bend, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
714 enr · 11.9:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,085 students)
Badger Middle shrank from 851 students in 2022-23 to 782 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 60.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Badger Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,085 students
- East High
East High
854 students
- This school
Badger Middle
714 students
- Silverbrook In
Silverbrook Intermediate
704 students
- Decorah Elemen 349
Decorah Elementary
349 students
- Fair Park Elem 345
Fair Park Elementary
345 students
What this shows Badger Middle reports 714 students on the CCD universe file.
How Badger Middle compares
Badger Middle is a shrinking 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,410
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Badger Middle is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Bend School District reports $13,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Badger Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverbrook Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decorah Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Badger Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~714 students)
Frequently asked questions about Badger Middle
How many students attend Badger Middle?
Badger Middle has 714 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Bend, WI. CCD year-over-year: 851 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Badger Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Badger Middle is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Badger Middle?
26.3% of students at Badger Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Badger Middle?
The largest demographic group at Badger Middle is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in West Bend, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Badger Middle?
Badger Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Badger Middle rank among public schools in West Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Badger Middle ranks #7 of 11 public schools in West Bend, 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 West Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in West Bend School District?
Besides Badger Middle, West Bend School District also operates West High (1,085 students), East High (854 students), and Silverbrook Intermediate (704 students). See the West Bend School District district page for the complete list.