- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wausau, WI
John Muir Middle
Federal NCES profile for John Muir Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551590002054
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Muir Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #7 of 20
- public schools in Wausau · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
John Muir Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Middle ranks #7 of 20 public schools in Wausau, WI.
School address
District: Wausau School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551590002054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
John Muir Middle held near 977 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.9 → 73.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 551590002054 · Wausau, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
967 enr · 12.9:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,470 students)
John Muir Middle held near 977 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.9 → 73.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
John Muir Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,470 students
- This school
John Muir Middle
967 students
- East High
East High
893 students
- Horace Mann Mi
Horace Mann Middle
635 students
- G D Jones Elem 492
G D Jones Elementary
492 students
- Riverview Elem 445
Riverview Elementary
445 students
What this shows John Muir Middle reports 967 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Muir Middle compares
John Muir 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 967 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
967
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$15,133
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Asian 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, John Muir Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wausau School District reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Muir Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G D Jones Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Muir Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Wausau
1 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 (~967 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Muir Middle
How many students attend John Muir Middle?
John Muir Middle has 967 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wausau, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,006 (2022-23) → 977 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Muir Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Muir Middle is 12.9:1, which is 10% 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 John Muir Middle?
39.5% of students at John Muir Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Muir Middle?
The largest demographic group at John Muir Middle is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Wausau, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Muir Middle?
John Muir Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 John Muir Middle rank among public schools in Wausau?
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Middle ranks #7 of 20 public schools in Wausau, 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 Wausau on the city page.
What other schools are in Wausau School District?
Besides John Muir Middle, Wausau School District also operates West High (1,470 students), East High (893 students), and Horace Mann Middle (635 students). See the Wausau School District district page for the complete list.