- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Milwaukee, WI
South Milwaukee Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Milwaukee Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551404001831
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Milwaukee Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in South Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Milwaukee Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Milwaukee Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in South Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: South Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551404001831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
South Milwaukee Middle held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 551404001831 · South Milwaukee, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 12.4:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: South Milwaukee High (920 students)
South Milwaukee Middle held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
South Milwaukee Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Milwauke
South Milwaukee High
920 students
- This school
South Milwaukee Middle
610 students
- Rawson Element
Rawson Elementary
371 students
- Blakewood Elem 314
Blakewood Elementary
314 students
- Lakeview Eleme 274
Lakeview Elementary
274 students
- E W Luther Ele 197
E W Luther Elementary
197 students
What this shows South Milwaukee Middle reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Milwaukee Middle compares
South Milwaukee Middle 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▲ 21% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 38% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$14,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 6.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, South Milwaukee Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for South Milwaukee School District reports $14,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Milwaukee Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rawson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blakewood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E W Luther Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Milwaukee Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Milwaukee Middle
How many students attend South Milwaukee Middle?
South Milwaukee Middle has 610 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Milwaukee Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Milwaukee Middle is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 21% 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 South Milwaukee Middle?
46.5% of students at South Milwaukee Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Milwaukee Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Milwaukee Middle is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in South Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Milwaukee Middle?
South Milwaukee Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 South Milwaukee Middle rank among public schools in South Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, South Milwaukee Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in South Milwaukee, 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 South Milwaukee on the city page.
What other schools are in South Milwaukee School District?
Besides South Milwaukee Middle, South Milwaukee School District also operates South Milwaukee High (920 students), Rawson Elementary (371 students), and Blakewood Elementary (314 students). See the South Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.