Enrollment
179
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rosendale, WI
Rosendale-Brandon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rosendale-Brandon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551310001728
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosendale-Brandon Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Rosendale · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosendale-Brandon Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosendale-Brandon Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rosendale, WI.
School address
District: Rosendale-Brandon School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551310001728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rosendale-Brandon Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rosendale-Brandon Middle
Rosendale-Brandon Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Rosendale, Wisconsin, enrolling 179 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 179 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 194 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #92.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Rosendale-Brandon School District spends $11,863 per pupil, 20% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rosendale-Brandon School District also operates Laconia High (318 students) and Rosendale Primary (229 students) alongside Rosendale-Brandon 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 Rosendale-Brandon Middle compares
Rosendale-Brandon 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.2%
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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,863
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Rosendale-Brandon Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rosendale-Brandon School District, which includes Rosendale-Brandon Middle.
$11,863
Per student
-20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 51.0%
Federal 8.8%
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 Rosendale-Brandon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosendale Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosendale Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosendale-Brandon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~179 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rosendale-Brandon Middle
How many students attend Rosendale-Brandon Middle?
Rosendale-Brandon Middle has 179 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rosendale, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosendale-Brandon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosendale-Brandon Middle is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Rosendale-Brandon Middle?
16.2% of students at Rosendale-Brandon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosendale-Brandon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rosendale-Brandon Middle is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Rosendale, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosendale-Brandon Middle?
Rosendale-Brandon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Rosendale-Brandon Middle rank among public schools in Rosendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosendale-Brandon Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rosendale, 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 Rosendale on the city page.
Is Rosendale-Brandon Middle a good school?
Rosendale-Brandon Middle earns 46/100 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 Rosendale-Brandon School District?
Besides Rosendale-Brandon Middle, Rosendale-Brandon School District also operates Laconia High (318 students), Rosendale Primary (229 students), and Brandon Elementary (95 students). See the Rosendale-Brandon School District district page for the complete list.
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