- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Middleton, WI
Middleton High
Federal NCES profile for Middleton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550951001107
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middleton High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Middleton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Middleton High has class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Middleton, WI.
School address
District: Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550951001107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Middleton High held near 2,237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 151.3 → 151.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-72 students YoY 550951001107 · Middleton, WI High · LARGE · TRAD
2,303 enr · 15.3:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Kromrey Middle (1,230 students)
Middleton High held near 2,237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount). Teacher FTE held 151.3 → 151.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Middleton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Middleton High
2,303 students
- Kromrey Middle
Kromrey Middle
1,230 students
- Glacier Creek
Glacier Creek Middle
924 students
- Pope Farm Elem 448
Pope Farm Elementary
448 students
- Sauk Trail Ele 360
Sauk Trail Elementary
360 students
- West Middleton 334
West Middleton Elementary
334 students
What this shows Middleton High reports 2,303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middleton High compares
Middleton High 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,303 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,303
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$14,035
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
Counselors8.6 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
Asian 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Middleton High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District reports $14,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middleton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kromrey Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glacier Creek Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pope Farm Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sauk Trail Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Middleton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middleton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Middleton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~2,303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Middleton High
How many students attend Middleton High?
Middleton High has 2,303 students enrolled. It is a high school in Middleton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 2,309 (2022-23) → 2,237 (2023-24), nearly flat (-72).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middleton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Middleton High is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middleton High?
15.1% of students at Middleton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middleton High?
The largest demographic group at Middleton High is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Middleton, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middleton High?
Middleton High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Middleton High rank among public schools in Middleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Middleton, 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 Middleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District?
Besides Middleton High, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District also operates Kromrey Middle (1,230 students), Glacier Creek Middle (924 students), and Pope Farm Elementary (448 students). See the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District district page for the complete list.