- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waukesha, WI
Horning Middle
Federal NCES profile for Horning Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551578002015
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horning Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Waukesha · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Horning Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horning Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Waukesha, WI.
School address
District: Waukesha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551578002015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Horning Middle shrank from 618 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.2 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 551578002015 · Waukesha, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 9.9:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,167 students)
Horning Middle shrank from 618 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 54.2 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Horning Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,167 students
- North High
North High
911 students
- South High
South High
833 students
- Butler Middle
Butler Middle
786 students
- Eachieve Acade
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
639 students
- This school
Horning Middle
534 students
What this shows Horning Middle reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horning Middle compares
Horning 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 10% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$12,969
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 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Horning Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukesha School District reports $12,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horning Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horning Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Waukesha
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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horning Middle
How many students attend Horning Middle?
Horning Middle has 534 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waukesha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horning Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Horning Middle is 9.9:1, which is 31% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 37% 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 Horning Middle?
48.1% of students at Horning Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horning Middle?
The largest demographic group at Horning Middle is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Waukesha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horning Middle?
Horning Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Horning Middle rank among middle schools in Waukesha?
By Resource Investment Index, Horning Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Waukesha, 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 Waukesha on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukesha School District?
Besides Horning Middle, Waukesha School District also operates West High (1,167 students), North High (911 students), and South High (833 students). See the Waukesha School District district page for the complete list.