Cudahy Middle School

5530 S Barland Ave
Cudahy, WI 53110
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 263 students in grades 7-8, Cudahy 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 17% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cudahy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Cudahy Middle School's student population of 263 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cudahy 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 Cudahy Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1695 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cudahy Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cudahy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cudahy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cudahy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
31%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cudahy Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
9%
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White
50%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cudahy Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Cudahy Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cudahy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cudahy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cudahy Middle School's ranking?
Cudahy Middle School is ranked #1695 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Cudahy Middle School?
263 students attend Cudahy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cudahy Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cudahy Middle School?
Cudahy Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cudahy Middle School offer ?
Cudahy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cudahy Middle School part of?
Cudahy Middle School is part of Cudahy School District.

School Reviews

4   3/2/2019
I think this school is better than the test scores that are posted. Most of the students are nice, respectful kids who want to learn and the teachers seem like kind and dedicated professionals who work hard for those kids.
- Posted by Parent - Randy S.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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