Enrollment
152
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Horicon, WI
Horicon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Horicon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550657000713
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horicon Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Horicon · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Horicon Middle School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horicon Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Horicon, WI.
School address
District: Horicon School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550657000713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horicon Middle School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horicon Middle School
Horicon Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Horicon, Wisconsin, enrolling 152 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 152 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Horicon School District also operates Horicon Elementary School (372 students) and Horicon High School (248 students) alongside Horicon Middle School.
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 Horicon Middle School compares
Horicon Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 58% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,803
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 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 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Horicon Middle School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horicon School District, which includes Horicon Middle School.
$12,803
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 41.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 Horicon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horicon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horicon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horicon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Horicon Middle School
How many students attend Horicon Middle School?
Horicon Middle School has 152 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Horicon, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horicon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horicon Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Horicon Middle School?
39.8% of students at Horicon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horicon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Horicon Middle School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Horicon, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horicon Middle School?
Horicon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Horicon Middle School rank among public schools in Horicon?
By Resource Investment Index, Horicon Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Horicon, 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 Horicon on the city page.
Is Horicon Middle School a good school?
Horicon Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Horicon School District?
Besides Horicon Middle School, Horicon School District also operates Horicon Elementary School (372 students) and Horicon High School (248 students). See the Horicon School District district page for the complete list.
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