- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hazel Green, WI
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southwestern Wisconsin Community 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 550630003097
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hazel Green · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hazel Green, WI.
School address
District: Southwestern Wisconsin School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550630003097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle shrank from 106 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.4 → 7.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 550630003097 · Hazel Green, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 12:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary (281 students)
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle shrank from 106 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 8.4 → 7.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwestern W
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary
281 students
- Southwestern W
Southwestern Wisconsin High
151 students
- This school 96
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle
96 students
What this shows Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle compares
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$14,554
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 4.2%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Southwestern Wisconsin School District reports $14,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Wisconsin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~96 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle
How many students attend Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle?
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle has 96 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hazel Green, WI. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle is 12:1, 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 Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle?
26.4% of students at Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Hazel Green, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle?
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle rank among public schools in Hazel Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hazel Green, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southwestern Wisconsin School District?
Besides Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle, Southwestern Wisconsin School District also operates Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary (281 students) and Southwestern Wisconsin High (151 students). See the Southwestern Wisconsin School District district page for the complete list.