- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Morse Mid shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 550960001221 · Milwaukee, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 21.3:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Morse Mid shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Morse Mid in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hapa-Hmong Ame
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
1,974 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High
1,472 students
- Reagan College
Reagan College Preparatory High
1,372 students
- King Internati
King International
1,308 students
- Obama School o
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
1,294 students
- This school 383
Morse Mid
383 students
What this shows Morse Mid reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morse Mid compares
Morse Mid is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,472
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~383 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), down 29.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.