Serving 750 students in grades 7-8, Templeton Middle 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 54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Templeton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Templeton Middle School's student population of 750 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Templeton 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 Templeton Middle School is 0.41, which is less 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
#215 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
76%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
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 Templeton Middle School's ranking?
Templeton Middle School is ranked #215 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Templeton Middle School often compared to?
Templeton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate, Pilgrim Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Templeton Middle School?
750 students attend Templeton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Templeton Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Templeton Middle School?
Templeton Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Templeton Middle School offer ?
Templeton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Templeton Middle School part of?
Templeton Middle School is part of Hamilton School District.
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