Enrollment
394
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whitewater, WI
Whitewater Middle
Federal NCES profile for Whitewater 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 551668002178
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitewater Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Whitewater · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitewater Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitewater Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Whitewater, WI.
School address
District: Whitewater Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551668002178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitewater Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitewater Middle
Whitewater Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Whitewater, Wisconsin, enrolling 394 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 394 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 426 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #215.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 107 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 394 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Whitewater Unified School District also operates Whitewater High (606 students) and Lincoln Elementary (358 students) alongside Whitewater 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 Whitewater Middle compares
Whitewater 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▲ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$13,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 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 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Whitewater Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitewater Unified School District, which includes Whitewater Middle.
$13,995
Per student
-6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.5%
State 38.6%
Federal 8.9%
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 Whitewater Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitewater 4k | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitewater Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- 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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Whitewater Middle
How many students attend Whitewater Middle?
Whitewater Middle has 394 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whitewater, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitewater Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitewater Middle is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 26% 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 Whitewater Middle?
43.2% of students at Whitewater Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitewater Middle?
The largest demographic group at Whitewater Middle is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Whitewater, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitewater Middle?
Whitewater 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 Whitewater Middle rank among public schools in Whitewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitewater Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Whitewater, 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 Whitewater on the city page.
Is Whitewater Middle a good school?
Whitewater Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Whitewater Unified School District?
Besides Whitewater Middle, Whitewater Unified School District also operates Whitewater High (606 students), Lincoln Elementary (358 students), and Washington Elementary (312 students). See the Whitewater Unified School District district page for the complete list.
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