- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Janesville, WI
Edison Middle
Federal NCES profile for Edison Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550702000758
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Janesville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Janesville, WI.
School address
District: Janesville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550702000758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Edison Middle held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 550702000758 · Janesville, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 12.8:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Craig High (1,400 students)
Edison Middle held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Edison Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Craig High
Craig High
1,400 students
- Parker High
Parker High
1,272 students
- Marshall Middl
Marshall Middle
747 students
- This school
Edison Middle
587 students
- Franklin Middl 486
Franklin Middle
486 students
- Roosevelt Elem 412
Roosevelt Elementary
412 students
What this shows Edison Middle reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Middle compares
Edison 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$13,990
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 4.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Edison Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Janesville School District reports $13,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parker High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Janesville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Middle
How many students attend Edison Middle?
Edison Middle has 587 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Janesville, WI. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Edison Middle?
54.8% of students at Edison Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Middle?
The largest demographic group at Edison Middle is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Janesville, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Middle?
Edison Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Edison Middle rank among middle schools in Janesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Janesville, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Janesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Janesville School District?
Besides Edison Middle, Janesville School District also operates Craig High (1,400 students), Parker High (1,272 students), and Marshall Middle (747 students). See the Janesville School District district page for the complete list.