- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Whitefish Bay Middle held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 551662002402 · Whitefish Bay, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 13.3:1 · 0.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitefish Bay High (945 students)
Whitefish Bay Middle held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Whitefish Bay Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitefish Bay
Whitefish Bay High
945 students
- Richards Eleme
Richards Elementary
680 students
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary
624 students
- This school
Whitefish Bay Middle
612 students
What this shows Whitefish Bay Middle reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitefish Bay Middle compares
Whitefish Bay Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,918
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
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.
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
District finance for Whitefish Bay School District reports $12,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~612 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.