- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cudahy, WI
Cudahy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cudahy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550306002389
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cudahy Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Cudahy · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cudahy Middle has class sizes smaller than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cudahy Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Cudahy, WI.
School address
District: Cudahy School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550306002389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-156 students YoY
Cudahy Middle shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-37.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-156 students YoY 550306002389 · Cudahy, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 6.7:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cudahy High (644 students)
Cudahy Middle shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-37.2%). Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Cudahy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cudahy High
Cudahy High
644 students
- Mitchell Eleme
Mitchell Elementary
403 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
312 students
- This school 247
Cudahy Middle
247 students
- Kosciuszko Ele 208
Kosciuszko Elementary
208 students
- Jones Elementa 171
Jones Elementary
171 students
What this shows Cudahy Middle reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cudahy Middle compares
Cudahy Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.7:1 | ▼ 53% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 69% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 2% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.5%
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
$16,434
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Cudahy Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Cudahy School District reports $16,434 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cudahy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cudahy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kosciuszko Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jones Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cudahy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- 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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cudahy Middle
How many students attend Cudahy Middle?
Cudahy Middle has 247 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cudahy, WI. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 156.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cudahy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cudahy Middle is 6.7:1, which is 53% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 57% 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 Cudahy Middle?
64.9% of students at Cudahy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cudahy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cudahy Middle is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Cudahy, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cudahy Middle?
Cudahy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Cudahy Middle rank among public schools in Cudahy?
By Resource Investment Index, Cudahy Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Cudahy, 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 Cudahy on the city page.
What other schools are in Cudahy School District?
Besides Cudahy Middle, Cudahy School District also operates Cudahy High (644 students), Mitchell Elementary (403 students), and Lincoln Elementary (312 students). See the Cudahy School District district page for the complete list.