- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · De Pere, WI
West De Pere Middle
Federal NCES profile for West De Pere Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551632000545
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West De Pere Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in De Pere · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West De Pere Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West De Pere Middle ranks #6 of 12 public schools in De Pere, WI.
School address
District: West De Pere School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551632000545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
West De Pere Middle grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 551632000545 · De Pere, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 15.2:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West De Pere High (1,050 students)
West De Pere Middle grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
West De Pere Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West De Pere H
West De Pere High
1,050 students
- Hemlock Creek
Hemlock Creek Elementary
822 students
- Westwood Eleme
Westwood Elementary
623 students
- West De Pere I
West De Pere Intermediate School
561 students
- This school
West De Pere Middle
546 students
- Phantom Knight 22
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity
22 students
What this shows West De Pere Middle reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How West De Pere Middle compares
West De Pere Middle is a growing 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 74% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$13,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 4.6%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, West De Pere Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for West De Pere School District reports $13,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West De Pere Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West De Pere High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hemlock Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West De Pere Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phantom Knight School of Opportunity | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West De Pere Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in De Pere
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about West De Pere Middle
How many students attend West De Pere Middle?
West De Pere Middle has 546 students enrolled. It is a middle school in De Pere, WI. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West De Pere Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West De Pere Middle is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West De Pere Middle?
18.6% of students at West De Pere Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West De Pere Middle?
The largest demographic group at West De Pere Middle is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in De Pere, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West De Pere Middle?
West De Pere Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 West De Pere Middle rank among public schools in De Pere?
By Resource Investment Index, West De Pere Middle ranks #6 of 12 public schools in De Pere, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in De Pere on the city page.
What other schools are in West De Pere School District?
Besides West De Pere Middle, West De Pere School District also operates West De Pere High (1,050 students), Hemlock Creek Elementary (822 students), and Westwood Elementary (623 students). See the West De Pere School District district page for the complete list.