Enrollment
247
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cudahy Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cudahy Middle
Cudahy Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Cudahy, Wisconsin, enrolling 247 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.7:1, Cudahy Middle is leaner than roughly 98% of Wisconsin schools and 53% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 64.9% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 247 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 150 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #117, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 79 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 247 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Cudahy School District also operates Cudahy High (644 students) and Mitchell Elementary (403 students) alongside Cudahy 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 Cudahy Middle compares
Cudahy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,398
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cudahy School District, which includes Cudahy Middle.
$16,398
Per student
+10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 51.4%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cudahy Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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