- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Berlin Middle held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 550114000164 · Berlin, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 12:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Clay Lamberton Elementary (480 students)
Berlin Middle held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Berlin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clay Lamberton
Clay Lamberton Elementary
480 students
- Berlin High
Berlin High
441 students
- This school
Berlin Middle
276 students
What this shows Berlin Middle reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berlin Middle compares
Berlin 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,908
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
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.
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
District finance for Berlin Area School District reports $13,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~276 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.