- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madison, WI
Spring Harbor Middle
Federal NCES profile for Spring Harbor Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550852000649
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Harbor Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 12
- middle schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Harbor Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Harbor Middle ranks #1 of 12 middle schools in Madison, WI.
School address
District: Madison Metropolitan School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550852000649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Spring Harbor Middle held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 550852000649 · Madison, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 13.4:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,222 students)
Spring Harbor Middle held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Spring Harbor Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,222 students
- Vel Phillips M
Vel Phillips Memorial High
2,004 students
- East High
East High
1,643 students
- Lafollette Hig
Lafollette High
1,541 students
- Hamilton Middl 790
Hamilton Middle
790 students
- This school 269
Spring Harbor Middle
269 students
What this shows Spring Harbor Middle reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Harbor Middle compares
Spring Harbor 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 49% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$17,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Spring Harbor Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Metropolitan School District reports $17,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Harbor Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vel Phillips Memorial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafollette High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Harbor Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Madison
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hamilton Middle
Standard public school
790 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Sennett Middle
Standard public school
570 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Cherokee Heights Middle
Standard public school
526 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Toki Middle
Standard public school
487 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
462 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
O'keeffe Middle
Standard public school
434 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Harbor Middle
How many students attend Spring Harbor Middle?
Spring Harbor Middle has 269 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madison, WI. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Harbor Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Harbor Middle is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Spring Harbor Middle?
19.8% of students at Spring Harbor Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Harbor Middle?
The largest demographic group at Spring Harbor Middle is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Madison, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Harbor Middle?
Spring Harbor Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Spring Harbor Middle rank among middle schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Harbor Middle ranks #1 of 12 middle schools in Madison, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Metropolitan School District?
Besides Spring Harbor Middle, Madison Metropolitan School District also operates West High (2,222 students), Vel Phillips Memorial High (2,004 students), and East High (1,643 students). See the Madison Metropolitan School District district page for the complete list.