Serving 935 students in grades 5-8, Glacier Creek Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 935 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glacier Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Glacier Creek Middle School's student population of 935 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
935 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glacier Creek Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glacier Creek Middle School is 0.53, 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
#252 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
5%
9%
White
67%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glacier Creek Middle School's ranking?
Glacier Creek Middle School is ranked #252 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Glacier Creek Middle School often compared to?
Glacier Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kromrey Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Glacier Creek Middle School?
935 students attend Glacier Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Glacier Creek Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glacier Creek Middle School?
Glacier Creek Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glacier Creek Middle School offer ?
Glacier Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glacier Creek Middle School part of?
Glacier Creek Middle School is part of Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District.
School Reviews
5 10/27/2022
Good school, and very fun to learn at.
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