Enrollment
929
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Middle
Madison Middle is a large middle school in Appleton, Wisconsin, enrolling 929 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Wisconsin schools and 38% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 94% of state schools at 929 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #121, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 563 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Appleton's middle schools, it stands alongside Einstein Middle (851 students): Madison Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.8:1 vs 23.6:1).
Appleton Area School District also operates North High (1,635 students) and East High (1,238 students) alongside Madison Middle.
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 Madison Middle compares
Madison Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,545
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appleton Area School District, which includes Madison Middle.
$13,545
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 48.8%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
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 (~929 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Madison Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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