Enrollment
812
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wisconsin Hills Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wisconsin Hills Middle
Wisconsin Hills Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Brookfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 812 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.7% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 92% of state schools at 812 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 144 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Elmbrook School District also operates Brookfield East High (1,374 students) and Brookfield Central High (1,215 students) alongside Wisconsin Hills 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 Wisconsin Hills Middle compares
Wisconsin Hills 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,701
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmbrook School District, which includes Wisconsin Hills Middle.
$13,701
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 17.6%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 1,374
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
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 (~812 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wisconsin Hills Middle a good school?
Wisconsin Hills Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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