Enrollment
545
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+127% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Middle
Washington Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Kenosha, Wisconsin, enrolling 545 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.4% of students qualify for free meals, 127% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 545 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 91 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 116 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 545 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Kenosha's middle schools, it stands alongside Mahone Middle (1,025 students): Washington Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 15.5:1).
Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students) and Bradford High (1,453 students) alongside Washington 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 Washington Middle compares
Washington 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,309
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenosha School District, which includes Washington Middle.
$14,309
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 56.2%
Federal 13.7%
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 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
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~545 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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