- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Horeb, WI
Mount Horeb Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mount Horeb Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550999000385
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Horeb Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Mount Horeb · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Horeb Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Horeb Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Mount Horeb, WI.
School address
District: Mount Horeb Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550999000385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Mount Horeb Middle held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 550999000385 · Mount Horeb, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 12.3:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Horeb High (745 students)
Mount Horeb Middle held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Mount Horeb Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Horeb Hi
Mount Horeb High
745 students
- Mount Horeb In
Mount Horeb Intermediate
508 students
- This school
Mount Horeb Middle
503 students
- Mount Horeb Pr 269
Mount Horeb Primary Center
269 students
- Mount Horeb Ea 160
Mount Horeb Early Learning Center
160 students
- Mount Horeb Ar 113
Mount Horeb Area Community 4k
113 students
What this shows Mount Horeb Middle reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Horeb Middle compares
Mount Horeb Middle 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 71% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$13,480
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Mount Horeb Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Horeb Area School District reports $13,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Horeb Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Horeb High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Horeb Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Horeb Primary Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Horeb Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Horeb Area Community 4k | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Horeb Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Horeb Middle
How many students attend Mount Horeb Middle?
Mount Horeb Middle has 503 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Horeb, WI. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Horeb Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Horeb Middle is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Horeb Middle?
11.0% of students at Mount Horeb Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Horeb Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mount Horeb Middle is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Mount Horeb, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Horeb Middle?
Mount Horeb Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mount Horeb Middle rank among public schools in Mount Horeb?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Horeb Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Mount Horeb, 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 Mount Horeb on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Horeb Area School District?
Besides Mount Horeb Middle, Mount Horeb Area School District also operates Mount Horeb High (745 students), Mount Horeb Intermediate (508 students), and Mount Horeb Primary Center (269 students). See the Mount Horeb Area School District district page for the complete list.