Enrollment
276
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Berlin, WI
Berlin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Berlin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550114000164
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berlin Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Berlin · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Berlin Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Berlin, WI.
School address
District: Berlin Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550114000164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berlin Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berlin Middle
Berlin Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Berlin, Wisconsin, enrolling 276 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 276 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 379 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #234.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 89 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 276 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Berlin Area School District also operates Clay Lamberton Elementary (480 students) and Berlin High (441 students) alongside Berlin 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 Berlin Middle compares
Berlin 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▲ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$13,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.2 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 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Berlin Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berlin Area School District, which includes Berlin Middle.
$13,503
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 54.5%
Federal 10.6%
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 Berlin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Lamberton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berlin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berlin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Berlin Middle
How many students attend Berlin Middle?
Berlin Middle has 276 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berlin, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Berlin Middle is 12:1, 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 Berlin Middle?
43.7% of students at Berlin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berlin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Berlin Middle is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Berlin, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berlin Middle?
Berlin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berlin Middle rank among public schools in Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Berlin, 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 Berlin on the city page.
Is Berlin Middle a good school?
Berlin Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Berlin Area School District?
Besides Berlin Middle, Berlin Area School District also operates Clay Lamberton Elementary (480 students) and Berlin High (441 students). See the Berlin Area School District district page for the complete list.
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