- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Appleton, WI
Madison Middle
Federal NCES profile for Madison Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550039000060
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Appleton, WI.
School address
District: Appleton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550039000060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Madison Middle shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 575 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 550039000060 · Appleton, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
929 enr · 19.8:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,635 students)
Madison Middle shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 575 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Madison Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,635 students
- East High
East High
1,238 students
- West High
West High
1,024 students
- This school
Madison Middle
929 students
- Einstein Middl
Einstein Middle
851 students
- Wisconsin Conn
Wisconsin Connections Academy
743 students
What this shows Madison Middle reports 929 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Middle compares
Madison 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 929 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
929
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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,085
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Asian 12.1%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Madison Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Appleton Area School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Einstein Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Connections Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 35.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle schools in Appleton
3 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 (~929 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Middle
How many students attend Madison Middle?
Madison Middle has 929 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Appleton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle is 19.8:1, which is 38% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Middle?
39.5% of students at Madison Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Middle?
The largest demographic group at Madison Middle is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Appleton, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Middle?
Madison Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Madison Middle rank among middle schools in Appleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Appleton, 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 Appleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Appleton Area School District?
Besides Madison Middle, Appleton Area School District also operates North High (1,635 students), East High (1,238 students), and West High (1,024 students). See the Appleton Area School District district page for the complete list.