Serving 693 students in grades 6-8, Bullen Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bullen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bullen Middle School's student population of 693 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bullen Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bullen Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1783 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
45%
14%
Black
17%
9%
White
29%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bullen Middle School's ranking?
Bullen Middle School is ranked #1783 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Bullen Middle School often compared to?
Bullen Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mahone Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Bullen Middle School?
693 students attend Bullen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bullen Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bullen Middle School?
Bullen Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bullen Middle School offer ?
Bullen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bullen Middle School part of?
Bullen Middle School is part of Kenosha School District.
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