Enrollment
354
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hartland, WI
North Shore Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Shore Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550614001282
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Shore Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Hartland · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Shore Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Shore Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Hartland, WI.
School address
District: Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550614001282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Shore Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Shore Middle
North Shore Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hartland, Wisconsin, enrolling 354 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 428 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #112.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District also operates North Elementary (405 students) and South Elementary (332 students) alongside North Shore 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 Shore Middle compares
North Shore 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$12,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, North Shore Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District, which includes North Shore Middle.
$12,113
Per student
-19%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.1%
State 33.8%
Federal 8.1%
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 Shore Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Shore Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Shore Middle
How many students attend North Shore Middle?
North Shore Middle has 354 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hartland, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Shore Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Shore Middle is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Shore Middle?
16.1% of students at North Shore Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Shore Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Shore Middle is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Hartland, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Shore Middle?
North Shore Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Shore Middle rank among public schools in Hartland?
By Resource Investment Index, North Shore Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Hartland, 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 Hartland on the city page.
Is North Shore Middle a good school?
North Shore Middle earns 53/100 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 Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District?
Besides North Shore Middle, Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District also operates North Elementary (405 students) and South Elementary (332 students). See the Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District district page for the complete list.
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