Enrollment
1,025
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kenosha, WI
Mahone Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mahone Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550732002538
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mahone Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Kenosha · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mahone Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mahone Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Kenosha, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732002538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mahone Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mahone Middle
Mahone Middle is a large middle school in Kenosha, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,025 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.0% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,025 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 120 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #77.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 223 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,025 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Kenosha's middle schools, it stands alongside Lance Middle (899 students): Mahone Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 16.1:1).
Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students) and Bradford High (1,453 students) alongside Mahone 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 Mahone Middle compares
Mahone 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,025
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$14,309
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 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 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Mahone Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenosha School District, which includes Mahone Middle.
$14,309
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 56.2%
Federal 13.7%
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 Mahone Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bradford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremper High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lance Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mahone Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Kenosha
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lance Middle
Standard public school
899 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Bullen Middle
Standard public school
754 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle
Standard public school
545 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Middle
Standard public school
449 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,025 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mahone Middle
How many students attend Mahone Middle?
Mahone Middle has 1,025 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kenosha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahone Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahone Middle is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mahone Middle?
36.0% of students at Mahone Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mahone Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mahone Middle is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Kenosha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mahone Middle?
Mahone Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Mahone Middle rank among middle schools in Kenosha?
By Resource Investment Index, Mahone Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Kenosha, 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 Kenosha on the city page.
Is Mahone Middle a good school?
Mahone Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Kenosha School District?
Besides Mahone Middle, Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students), Bradford High (1,453 students), and Tremper High (1,417 students). See the Kenosha School District district page for the complete list.
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