Enrollment
612
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whitefish Bay, WI
Whitefish Bay Middle
Federal NCES profile for Whitefish Bay Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551662002402
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitefish Bay Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Whitefish Bay · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 0.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitefish Bay Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitefish Bay Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Whitefish Bay, WI.
School address
District: Whitefish Bay School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551662002402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-100% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitefish Bay Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitefish Bay Middle
Whitefish Bay Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, enrolling 612 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.0% free-meal eligibility runs 100% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 612 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #55.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Whitefish Bay School District also operates Whitefish Bay High (945 students) and Richards Elementary (680 students) alongside Whitefish Bay 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 Whitefish Bay Middle compares
Whitefish Bay 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.0% | ▼ 100% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
0.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,503
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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 75.7%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 5.4%
African American 4.7%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Whitefish Bay Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitefish Bay School District, which includes Whitefish Bay Middle.
$12,503
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 38.9%
Federal 5.3%
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 Whitefish Bay Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish Bay High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richards Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitefish Bay Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~612 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Whitefish Bay Middle
How many students attend Whitefish Bay Middle?
Whitefish Bay Middle has 612 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whitefish Bay, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitefish Bay Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitefish Bay Middle is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Whitefish Bay Middle?
0.0% of students at Whitefish Bay Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitefish Bay Middle?
The largest demographic group at Whitefish Bay Middle is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Whitefish Bay, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitefish Bay Middle?
Whitefish Bay Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Whitefish Bay Middle rank among public schools in Whitefish Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitefish Bay Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Whitefish Bay, 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 Whitefish Bay on the city page.
Is Whitefish Bay Middle a good school?
Whitefish Bay Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Whitefish Bay School District?
Besides Whitefish Bay Middle, Whitefish Bay School District also operates Whitefish Bay High (945 students), Richards Elementary (680 students), and Cumberland Elementary (624 students). See the Whitefish Bay School District district page for the complete list.
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