Enrollment
374
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wisconsin Dells, WI
Wisconsin Dells Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wisconsin Dells Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551704002271
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wisconsin Dells Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wisconsin Dells · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wisconsin Dells Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wisconsin Dells Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
School address
District: Wisconsin Dells School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551704002271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wisconsin Dells Middle School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wisconsin Dells Middle School
Wisconsin Dells Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, enrolling 374 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 374 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 385 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #362, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wisconsin Dells School District spends $11,758 per pupil, 21% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wisconsin Dells School District also operates Spring Hill Elementary (628 students) and Wisconsin Dells High (563 students) alongside Wisconsin Dells Middle School.
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 Wisconsin Dells Middle School compares
Wisconsin Dells Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▲ 20% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$11,758
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Wisconsin Dells Middle School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wisconsin Dells School District, which includes Wisconsin Dells Middle School.
$11,758
Per student
-21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.9%
State 14.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 Wisconsin Dells Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Dells High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Delton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wisconsin Dells Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~374 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Dells Middle School
How many students attend Wisconsin Dells Middle School?
Wisconsin Dells Middle School has 374 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Dells Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Dells Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wisconsin Dells Middle School?
46.3% of students at Wisconsin Dells Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wisconsin Dells Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wisconsin Dells Middle School is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wisconsin Dells Middle School?
Wisconsin Dells Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Wisconsin Dells Middle School rank among public schools in Wisconsin Dells?
By Resource Investment Index, Wisconsin Dells Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wisconsin Dells, 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 Wisconsin Dells on the city page.
Is Wisconsin Dells Middle School a good school?
Wisconsin Dells Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Wisconsin Dells School District?
Besides Wisconsin Dells Middle School, Wisconsin Dells School District also operates Spring Hill Elementary (628 students), Wisconsin Dells High (563 students), and Lake Delton Elementary (203 students). See the Wisconsin Dells School District district page for the complete list.
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