- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Wisconsin Dells Middle School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.7 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 551704002271 · Wisconsin Dells, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 16.3:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Hill Elementary (628 students)
Wisconsin Dells Middle School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.7 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wisconsin Dells Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Hill El
Spring Hill Elementary
628 students
- Wisconsin Dell
Wisconsin Dells High
563 students
- This school
Wisconsin Dells Middle School
374 students
- Lake Delton El 203
Lake Delton Elementary
203 students
What this shows Wisconsin Dells Middle School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wisconsin Dells Middle School compares
Wisconsin Dells Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,853
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
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.
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
District finance for Wisconsin Dells School District reports $12,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~374 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.