- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beaver Dam, WI
Beaver Dam Middle
Federal NCES profile for Beaver Dam Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550096000122
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaver Dam Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Beaver Dam · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaver Dam Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Dam Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Beaver Dam, WI.
School address
District: Beaver Dam Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550096000122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Beaver Dam Middle held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.1 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 550096000122 · Beaver Dam, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 11.5:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Beaver Dam High (1,031 students)
Beaver Dam Middle held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.1 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Beaver Dam Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beaver Dam Hig
Beaver Dam High
1,031 students
- This school
Beaver Dam Middle
633 students
- Prairie View E 337
Prairie View Elementary
337 students
- Jefferson Elem 328
Jefferson Elementary
328 students
- Washington Ele 260
Washington Elementary
260 students
- Lincoln Elemen 201
Lincoln Elementary
201 students
What this shows Beaver Dam Middle reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beaver Dam Middle compares
Beaver Dam 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$13,767
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Beaver Dam Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaver Dam Unified School District reports $13,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beaver Dam Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaver Dam Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beaver Dam Middle
How many students attend Beaver Dam Middle?
Beaver Dam Middle has 633 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beaver Dam, WI. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver Dam Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver Dam Middle is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Beaver Dam Middle?
39.8% of students at Beaver Dam Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaver Dam Middle?
The largest demographic group at Beaver Dam Middle is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Beaver Dam, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaver Dam Middle?
Beaver Dam Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Beaver Dam Middle rank among public schools in Beaver Dam?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Dam Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Beaver Dam, 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 Beaver Dam on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaver Dam Unified School District?
Besides Beaver Dam Middle, Beaver Dam Unified School District also operates Beaver Dam High (1,031 students), Prairie View Elementary (337 students), and Jefferson Elementary (328 students). See the Beaver Dam Unified School District district page for the complete list.