- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Milwaukee, WI
West Milwaukee Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for West Milwaukee Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551626002106
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Milwaukee Intermediate earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 378
- students enrolled
West Milwaukee Intermediate has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Allis-West Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551626002106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
West Milwaukee Intermediate grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+16.1%).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 551626002106 · West Milwaukee, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 14:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Nathan Hale High (1,134 students)
West Milwaukee Intermediate grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+16.1%). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
West Milwaukee Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nathan Hale Hi
Nathan Hale High
1,134 students
- Central High
Central High
961 students
- Frank Lloyd Wr
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
902 students
- Jefferson Elem 393
Jefferson Elementary
393 students
- Horace Mann El 384
Horace Mann Elementary
384 students
- This school 378
West Milwaukee Intermediate
378 students
What this shows West Milwaukee Intermediate reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Milwaukee Intermediate compares
West Milwaukee Intermediate 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 105% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 105% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 60% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$15,081
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
White 30.2%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, West Milwaukee Intermediate is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Allis-West Milwaukee School District reports $15,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Milwaukee Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Milwaukee Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Milwaukee Intermediate
How many students attend West Milwaukee Intermediate?
West Milwaukee Intermediate has 378 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Milwaukee Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at West Milwaukee Intermediate is 14:1, 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 West Milwaukee Intermediate?
78.9% of students at West Milwaukee Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Milwaukee Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at West Milwaukee Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment, in West Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Milwaukee Intermediate?
West Milwaukee Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
Besides West Milwaukee Intermediate, West Allis-West Milwaukee School District also operates Nathan Hale High (1,134 students), Central High (961 students), and Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate (902 students). See the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.