- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bruce, WI
Bruce Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bruce Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550183001222
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bruce Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bruce · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bruce Middle has class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bruce Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bruce, WI.
School address
District: Bruce School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550183001222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Bruce Middle held near 82 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 550183001222 · Bruce, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 8.1:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bruce Elementary (199 students)
Bruce Middle held near 82 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Bruce Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bruce Elementa
Bruce Elementary
199 students
- Bruce High
Bruce High
116 students
- This school 73
Bruce Middle
73 students
What this shows Bruce Middle reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bruce Middle compares
Bruce 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 44% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 3% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$18,868
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Bruce Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Bruce School District reports $18,868 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bruce Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bruce High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bruce Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~73 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bruce Middle
How many students attend Bruce Middle?
Bruce Middle has 73 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bruce, WI. CCD year-over-year: 79 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruce Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bruce Middle is 8.1:1, which is 44% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 48% 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 Bruce Middle?
46.8% of students at Bruce Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bruce Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bruce Middle is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Bruce, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bruce Middle?
Bruce Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Bruce Middle rank among public schools in Bruce?
By Resource Investment Index, Bruce Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bruce, 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 Bruce School District?
Besides Bruce Middle, Bruce School District also operates Bruce Elementary (199 students) and Bruce High (116 students). See the Bruce School District district page for the complete list.