Middle school (grades 6-8) · Neenah, WI

Shattuck Middle

Federal NCES profile for Shattuck Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.

2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551032002308
0/100100/10036/100
👥 S:T ratio
0
🌟 Gifted program
70
🎓 Counselors
0
📋 Attendance
72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →

The verdict

Shattuck Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.

#12 of 14
public schools in Neenah · Resource Index
36
Resource Index · Typical
29.9:1
large classes for Wisconsin
25.3%
free-lunch eligible

Shattuck Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.

By Resource Investment Index, Shattuck Middle ranks #12 of 14 public schools in Neenah, WI.

Enrollment

1,913

Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data

Teachers (FTE)

64.0

Federal CCD staff survey

Students per teacher

29.9:1

vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg

+108% vs state

Free-lunch eligible

25.3%

vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg

-34% vs state

Student-teacher ratio in context

How Shattuck Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians

Larger classes than state median

Source: NCES Common Core of Data As of 2024-25 federal staff survey Total enrollment ÷ full-time-equivalent classroom teachers

What stands out at Shattuck Middle

Shattuck Middle is a large middle school in Neenah, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,913 students.

Class loads run heavy: 29.9:1 is larger than about 97% of Wisconsin schools and 108% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.

Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.3% of students eligible for free meals.

By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,913 students.

Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.

Against 50 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #36.

Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).

Counselor access is stretched at roughly 638 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.

11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.

The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.

Neenah Joint School District also operates Neenah High (2,013 students) and Horace Mann Middle (519 students) alongside Shattuck 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 Shattuck Middle compares

Shattuck 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 29.9:1 ▲ 108% 14.4:1 15.7:1
Free-lunch eligible 25.3% ▼ 34% 38.5% 51.7%
Enrollment 1,913 top 1% - -

Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25

29.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,913
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.

Equity indicators (what these measure)

Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible - 34% 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
29.9:1
students per teacher - 108% above state mean
Top 97% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$12,247
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 638 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.

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 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 4.0%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.

Student-body diversity index 34.7/100

Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Shattuck Middle is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.

Programs

Gifted & talented Yes

Funding & spending

District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neenah Joint School District, which includes Shattuck Middle.

$12,247
Per student
-18%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 9.3%

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 Shattuck Middle Compares to District-Mates

School Enrollment Economic Profile Student-Teacher Ratio
Neenah High Similar size Similar economic need Lower S:T ratio
Horace Mann Middle Smaller Similar economic need Lower S:T ratio
Wilson Elementary Smaller Higher economic need Lower S:T ratio
Tullar Elementary Smaller Lower economic need Lower S:T ratio
Coolidge Elementary Smaller Similar economic need Lower S:T ratio

Comparisons are relative to Shattuck Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.

Other Schools in This District

Neenah Joint School District · 5 sibling schools

View district profile

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.

Next steps

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Frequently asked questions about Shattuck Middle

How many students attend Shattuck Middle?

Shattuck Middle has 1,913 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Neenah, WI.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shattuck Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Shattuck Middle is 29.9:1, which is 108% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 90% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.

What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shattuck Middle?

25.3% of students at Shattuck Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.

What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shattuck Middle?

The largest demographic group at Shattuck Middle is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Neenah, WI.

What is the Resource Investment Index for Shattuck Middle?

Shattuck Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Shattuck Middle rank among public schools in Neenah?

By Resource Investment Index, Shattuck Middle ranks #12 of 14 public schools in Neenah, 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 Neenah on the city page.

Is Shattuck Middle a good school?

Shattuck Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Neenah Joint School District?

Besides Shattuck Middle, Neenah Joint School District also operates Neenah High (2,013 students), Horace Mann Middle (519 students), and Wilson Elementary (401 students). See the Neenah Joint School District district page for the complete list.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2021-22) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

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