Enrollment
383
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milwaukee, WI
Morse Mid
Federal NCES profile for Morse Mid, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550960001221
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morse Mid earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 10
- middle schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Morse Mid has class sizes larger than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morse Mid ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960001221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+48% 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
What stands out at Morse Mid
Morse Mid is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 383 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Wisconsin schools and 48% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 89.2% of students qualify for free meals, 132% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 110 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 17 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Milwaukee School District spends $17,847 per pupil, 20% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 307 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 383 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Milwaukee's middle schools, it stands alongside Wedgewood Park School (541 students): Morse Mid is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.3:1 vs 12.6:1).
Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students) and Hamilton High (1,472 students) alongside Morse Mid.
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 Morse Mid compares
Morse Mid on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 48% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 132% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 132% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$17,847
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat 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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Morse Mid is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milwaukee School District, which includes Morse Mid.
$17,847
Per student
+20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Morse Mid Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morse Mid's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Wedgewood Park School
Standard public school
541 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Audubon Technology and Communication Middle
Standard public school
345 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Middle
Standard public school
309 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Middle
Standard public school
270 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Carmen Middle School South
Standard public school
191 students 5.2:1 students per teacher
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Standard public school
188 students 9:1 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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Next steps
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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 21.3:1, which is 48% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morse Mid?
Morse Mid has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morse Mid rank among middle schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Morse Mid ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee on the city page.
Is Morse Mid a good school?
Morse Mid earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 Milwaukee School District?
Besides Morse Mid, Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students), Hamilton High (1,472 students), and Reagan College Preparatory High (1,372 students). See the Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.
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