- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
New Berlin West Middle/High held near 1,028 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.8 → 68.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 551047001372 · New Berlin, WI Other · MID · TRAD
1,036 enr · 15:1 · 13.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Eisenhower Middle/High (1,095 students)
New Berlin West Middle/High held near 1,028 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.8 → 68.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
New Berlin West Middle/High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eisenhower Mid
Eisenhower Middle/High
1,095 students
- This school
New Berlin West Middle/High
1,036 students
- Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan Elementary
669 students
- Elmwood Elemen
Elmwood Elementary
567 students
- Poplar Creek E
Poplar Creek Elementary
514 students
- Orchard Lane E
Orchard Lane Elementary
453 students
What this shows New Berlin West Middle/High reports 1,036 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Berlin West Middle/High compares
New Berlin West Middle/High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,146
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
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.
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
District finance for New Berlin School District reports $13,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,036 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,047 (2022-23) → 1,028 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.