- Enrollment
- 1,374
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brookfield, WI
Wisconsin Hills Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wisconsin Hills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550177000228
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wisconsin Hills Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Brookfield · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wisconsin Hills Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wisconsin Hills Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Brookfield, WI.
School address
District: Elmbrook School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550177000228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Wisconsin Hills Middle held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 59.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 550177000228 · Brookfield, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
812 enr · 13.8:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookfield East High (1,374 students)
Wisconsin Hills Middle held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 59.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wisconsin Hills Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookfield Eas
Brookfield East High
1,374 students
- Brookfield Cen
Brookfield Central High
1,215 students
- Burleigh Eleme
Burleigh Elementary
927 students
- Pilgrim Park M
Pilgrim Park Middle
898 students
- This school
Wisconsin Hills Middle
812 students
- Swanson Elemen
Swanson Elementary
778 students
What this shows Wisconsin Hills Middle reports 812 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wisconsin Hills Middle compares
Wisconsin Hills 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 80% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 812 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
812
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 58% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,987
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Asian 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Wisconsin Hills Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elmbrook School District reports $13,987 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wisconsin Hills Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookfield Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burleigh Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pilgrim Park Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swanson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wisconsin Hills Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~812 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Hills Middle
How many students attend Wisconsin Hills Middle?
Wisconsin Hills Middle has 812 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brookfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 814 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Hills Middle is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Wisconsin Hills Middle?
7.7% of students at Wisconsin Hills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wisconsin Hills Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wisconsin Hills Middle is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Brookfield, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wisconsin Hills Middle?
Wisconsin Hills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Wisconsin Hills Middle rank among public schools in Brookfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Wisconsin Hills Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Brookfield, 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 Brookfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Elmbrook School District?
Besides Wisconsin Hills Middle, Elmbrook School District also operates Brookfield East High (1,374 students), Brookfield Central High (1,215 students), and Burleigh Elementary (927 students). See the Elmbrook School District district page for the complete list.