Enrollment
546
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West De Pere Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at West De Pere Middle
West De Pere Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in De Pere, Wisconsin, enrolling 546 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 546 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 409 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #253.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among De Pere's middle schools, it stands alongside De Pere Middle (690 students): West De Pere Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 15.3:1).
West De Pere School District also operates West De Pere High (1,050 students) and Hemlock Creek Elementary (822 students) alongside West De Pere 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 West De Pere Middle compares
West De Pere 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West De Pere School District, which includes West De Pere Middle.
$13,166
Per student
-12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 50.2%
Federal 8.7%
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 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
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West De Pere Middle a good school?
West De Pere Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of 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 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.
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