Enrollment
690
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · De Pere, WI
De Pere Middle
Federal NCES profile for De Pere Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550321000362
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Pere Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in De Pere · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
De Pere Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De Pere Middle ranks #1 of 12 public schools in De Pere, WI.
School address
District: De Pere School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550321000362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How De Pere Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at De Pere Middle
De Pere Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in De Pere, Wisconsin, enrolling 690 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 690 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 324 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding De Pere School District spends $11,643 per pupil, 22% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among De Pere's middle schools, it stands alongside West De Pere Middle (546 students): De Pere Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 15.2:1).
De Pere School District also operates De Pere High (1,466 students) and Foxview Intermediate (673 students) alongside De Pere 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 De Pere Middle compares
De Pere 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,643
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 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 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.2%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, De Pere Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for De Pere School District, which includes De Pere Middle.
$11,643
Per student
-22%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 53.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 De Pere Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Pere High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foxview Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susie C Altmayer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dickinson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to De Pere Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in De Pere
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~690 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about De Pere Middle
How many students attend De Pere Middle?
De Pere Middle has 690 students enrolled. It is a middle school in De Pere, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Pere Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at De Pere Middle is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at De Pere Middle?
19.0% of students at De Pere Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De Pere Middle?
The largest demographic group at De Pere Middle is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in De Pere, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Pere Middle?
De Pere Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 De Pere Middle rank among public schools in De Pere?
By Resource Investment Index, De Pere Middle ranks #1 of 12 public schools in De Pere, 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 De Pere on the city page.
Is De Pere Middle a good school?
De Pere Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of 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 De Pere School District?
Besides De Pere Middle, De Pere School District also operates De Pere High (1,466 students), Foxview Intermediate (673 students), and Heritage Elementary (608 students). See the De Pere School District district page for the complete list.
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