Enrollment
1,036
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Berlin, WI
New Berlin West Middle/High
Federal NCES profile for New Berlin West Middle/High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551047001372
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Berlin West Middle/High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 7
- schools in New Berlin · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Berlin West Middle/High has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Berlin West Middle/High ranks #5 of 7 schools in New Berlin, WI.
School address
District: New Berlin School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551047001372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Berlin West Middle/High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Berlin West Middle/High
New Berlin West Middle/High is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in New Berlin, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,036 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.6% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,036 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among New Berlin's public schools, it stands alongside Eisenhower Middle/High (1,095 students): New Berlin West Middle/High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 17.4:1).
New Berlin School District also operates Eisenhower Middle/High (1,095 students) and Ronald Reagan Elementary (669 students) alongside New Berlin West Middle/High.
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 New Berlin West Middle/High compares
New Berlin West Middle/High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 65% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,036 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,036
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,480
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, New Berlin West Middle/High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Berlin School District, which includes New Berlin West Middle/High.
$13,480
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 25.5%
Federal 6.4%
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 New Berlin West Middle/High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Middle/High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronald Reagan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poplar Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Lane Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Berlin West Middle/High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in New Berlin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Middle/High
Standard public school
1,095 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
669 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Elmwood Elementary
Standard public school
567 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Poplar Creek Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Orchard Lane Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary
Standard public school
335 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~1,036 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about New Berlin West Middle/High
How many students attend New Berlin West Middle/High?
New Berlin West Middle/High has 1,036 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Berlin, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Berlin West Middle/High?
The student-teacher ratio at New Berlin West Middle/High is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Berlin West Middle/High?
13.6% of students at New Berlin West Middle/High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Berlin West Middle/High?
The largest demographic group at New Berlin West Middle/High is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in New Berlin, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Berlin West Middle/High?
New Berlin West Middle/High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Berlin West Middle/High rank among schools in New Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, New Berlin West Middle/High ranks #5 of 7 schools in New Berlin, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Berlin on the city page.
Is New Berlin West Middle/High a good school?
New Berlin West Middle/High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 New Berlin School District?
Besides New Berlin West Middle/High, New Berlin School District also operates Eisenhower Middle/High (1,095 students), Ronald Reagan Elementary (669 students), and Elmwood Elementary (567 students). See the New Berlin School District district page for the complete list.
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