- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baraboo, WI
Jack Young Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jack Young Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550081000102
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack Young Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Baraboo · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jack Young Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Young Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Baraboo, WI.
School address
District: Baraboo School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550081000102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Jack Young Middle held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 550081000102 · Baraboo, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 11.4:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Baraboo High (885 students)
Jack Young Middle held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Jack Young Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baraboo High
Baraboo High
885 students
- This school
Jack Young Middle
548 students
- East Elementar 334
East Elementary
334 students
- Willson Elemen 284
Willson Elementary
284 students
- Al Behrman Ele 278
Al Behrman Elementary
278 students
- Baraboo Early 116
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative
116 students
What this shows Jack Young Middle reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jack Young Middle compares
Jack Young 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$14,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Jack Young Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baraboo School District reports $14,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jack Young Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baraboo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Al Behrman Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack Young Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jack Young Middle
How many students attend Jack Young Middle?
Jack Young Middle has 548 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baraboo, WI. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack Young Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack Young Middle is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Jack Young Middle?
45.7% of students at Jack Young Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jack Young Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jack Young Middle is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Baraboo, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack Young Middle?
Jack Young Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Jack Young Middle rank among public schools in Baraboo?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Young Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Baraboo, 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 Baraboo on the city page.
What other schools are in Baraboo School District?
Besides Jack Young Middle, Baraboo School District also operates Baraboo High (885 students), East Elementary (334 students), and Willson Elementary (284 students). See the Baraboo School District district page for the complete list.