- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Verona, WI
Badger Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Badger Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551533001973
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Badger Ridge Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in Verona · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Badger Ridge Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Badger Ridge Middle ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Verona, WI.
School address
District: Verona Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551533001973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Badger Ridge Middle held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 57.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 551533001973 · Verona, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
776 enr · 13.9:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Verona Area High (1,820 students)
Badger Ridge Middle held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 57.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Badger Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Verona Area Hi
Verona Area High
1,820 students
- This school
Badger Ridge Middle
776 students
- Sugar Creek El 645
Sugar Creek Elementary
645 students
- Glacier Edge E 462
Glacier Edge Elementary
462 students
- Core Knowledge 417
Core Knowledge Charter School
417 students
- Stoner Prairie 407
Stoner Prairie Elementary
407 students
What this shows Badger Ridge Middle reports 776 students on the CCD universe file.
How Badger Ridge Middle compares
Badger Ridge Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,445
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.4%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Badger Ridge Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Verona Area School District reports $15,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Badger Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Area High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glacier Edge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Core Knowledge Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stoner Prairie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Badger Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~776 students)
Frequently asked questions about Badger Ridge Middle
How many students attend Badger Ridge Middle?
Badger Ridge Middle has 776 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Verona, WI. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Badger Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Badger Ridge Middle is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Ridge Middle?
24.3% of students at Badger Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Badger Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Badger Ridge Middle is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Verona, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Badger Ridge Middle?
Badger Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Ridge Middle rank among public schools in Verona?
By Resource Investment Index, Badger Ridge Middle ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Verona, 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 Verona on the city page.
What other schools are in Verona Area School District?
Besides Badger Ridge Middle, Verona Area School District also operates Verona Area High (1,820 students), Sugar Creek Elementary (645 students), and Glacier Edge Elementary (462 students). See the Verona Area School District district page for the complete list.