- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kenosha, WI
Washington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550732000831
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle earns 44/100 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 Kenosha · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Kenosha, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732000831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Washington Middle shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-14.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 550732000831 · Kenosha, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 14.7:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students)
Washington Middle shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-14.8%). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Trail H
Indian Trail High School and Academy
1,902 students
- Bradford High
Bradford High
1,453 students
- Tremper High
Tremper High
1,417 students
- Mahone Middle
Mahone Middle
1,025 students
- Kenosha School
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
988 students
- This school 545
Washington Middle
545 students
What this shows Washington Middle reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Middle compares
Washington 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 127% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 127% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.1%
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
$14,636
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
African American 25.0%
White 24.0%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Washington Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenosha School District reports $14,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bradford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremper High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mahone Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Kenosha
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Mahone Middle
Standard public school
1,025 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Lance Middle
Standard public school
899 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Bullen Middle
Standard public school
754 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Middle
Standard public school
449 students 10.7:1 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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle
How many students attend Washington Middle?
Washington Middle has 545 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kenosha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Middle?
87.4% of students at Washington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment, in Kenosha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle?
Washington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Washington Middle rank among middle schools in Kenosha?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Kenosha, 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 Kenosha on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenosha School District?
Besides Washington Middle, Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students), Bradford High (1,453 students), and Tremper High (1,417 students). See the Kenosha School District district page for the complete list.