Enrollment
568
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sheboygan, WI
Urban Middle
Federal NCES profile for Urban Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551365001798
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urban Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Sheboygan · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Urban Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Sheboygan, WI.
School address
District: Sheboygan Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551365001798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Urban Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Urban Middle
Urban Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, enrolling 568 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 568 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 132 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 568 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Sheboygan's middle schools, it stands alongside Horace Mann Middle (617 students): Urban Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 14:1).
Sheboygan Area School District also operates North High (1,482 students) and South High (1,075 students) alongside Urban 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 Urban Middle compares
Urban 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▲ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$13,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 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 44.2%
Asian 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 4.4%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Urban Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheboygan Area School District, which includes Urban Middle.
$13,944
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 60.8%
Federal 13.3%
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 Urban Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urban Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Sheboygan
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Horace Mann Middle
Standard public school
617 students 14:1 students per teacher
Farnsworth Middle
Standard public school
443 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Etude Middle
Standard public school
77 students 11:1 students per teacher
George D Warriner Middle
Standard public school
43 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~568 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Urban Middle
How many students attend Urban Middle?
Urban Middle has 568 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sheboygan, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Middle is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Urban Middle?
44.0% of students at Urban Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urban Middle?
The largest demographic group at Urban Middle is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Sheboygan, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Middle?
Urban Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Urban Middle rank among middle schools in Sheboygan?
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Sheboygan, 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 Sheboygan on the city page.
Is Urban Middle a good school?
Urban Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. 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 Sheboygan Area School District?
Besides Urban Middle, Sheboygan Area School District also operates North High (1,482 students), South High (1,075 students), and Horace Mann Middle (617 students). See the Sheboygan Area School District district page for the complete list.
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