Middleton High School vs. West High School
Should you attend Middleton High School or West High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Middleton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,309 students in grades 9-12, Middleton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,147 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (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 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,309 students
2,147 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
151 teachers
128 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#401 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Graduation Rate
97%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
594
552
Grade 10 Students
555
533
Grade 11 Students
546
506
Grade 12 Students
614
556
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
8%
% Hispanic
10%
22%
% Black
5%
10%
% White
68%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
