Enrollment
804
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Menomonee Falls, WI
North Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550906001068
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Menomonee Falls · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Menomonee Falls, WI.
School address
District: Menomonee Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550906001068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Middle
North Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 804 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 92% of state schools at 804 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 241 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #125.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Menomonee Falls School District also operates Menomonee Falls High (1,261 students) and Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center (526 students) alongside North Middle.
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 North Middle compares
North Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,411
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 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 67.4%
African American 8.7%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, North Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menomonee Falls School District, which includes North Middle.
$13,411
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 26.9%
Federal 8.0%
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 North Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee Falls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shady Lane Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~804 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Middle
How many students attend North Middle?
North Middle has 804 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Menomonee Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Middle is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 North Middle?
18.4% of students at North Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Middle is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Menomonee Falls, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Middle?
North Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Middle rank among public schools in Menomonee Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Menomonee Falls, 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 Menomonee Falls on the city page.
Is North Middle a good school?
North Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Menomonee Falls School District?
Besides North Middle, Menomonee Falls School District also operates Menomonee Falls High (1,261 students), Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center (526 students), and Shady Lane Elementary (461 students). See the Menomonee Falls School District district page for the complete list.
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