How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Jefferson Middle | West High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Madison, WI | Madison, WI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 462 | 2,222 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.9% | 27.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Jefferson Middle | West High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,303 | $20,303 |
| District | Madison Metropolitan School District | Madison Metropolitan School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Jefferson Middle | West High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.7% | 48.7% |
| African American | 17.1% | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.9% | 25.1% |
| Asian | 7.4% | 7.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.3% | 8.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Jefferson Middle | West High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 22 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 308:1 | 317.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.9% | 36.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 43 | 17 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.