Enrollment
383
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 550960001221
Morse Mid — Milwaukee, WI
Federal NCES profile for Morse Mid, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 97
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+132% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morse Mid compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Morse Mid reports 383 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 64% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 55% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 89.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 132% above the Wisconsin average and 72% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 17 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Milwaukee School District spends $19,598 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.3% from local sources (property taxes), 57.7% from the state, and 15.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Morse Mid compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 64% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 132% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 64% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 132% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
— 64% above state mean
Top 96% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,598
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors22.0 FTE
Per 17 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 303 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 80.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 383 Top 64% in Wisconsin — larger than 36% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 24.7:1 +64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 89.2% +132% vs state
NCES ID 550960001221
Student demographics
African American 71.3%
Asian 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.7%
White 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 71.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 22.0
Students per counselor 17:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 303
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milwaukee School District, which includes Morse Mid.
$19,598
Per student
+5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 57.7%
Federal 15.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Morse Mid
How many students attend Morse Mid?
Morse Mid has 383 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morse Mid?
The student-teacher ratio at Morse Mid is 24.7:1, which is 64% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morse Mid?
89.2% of students at Morse Mid are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morse Mid?
The largest demographic group at Morse Mid is African American at 71.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morse Mid?
Morse Mid has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.