Serving 158 students in grades 6-8, Whitehall Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
How many students attend Whitehall Middle School?
158 students attend Whitehall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Whitehall Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitehall Middle School?
Whitehall Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitehall Middle School offer ?
Whitehall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Whitehall Middle School part of?
Whitehall Middle School is part of Whitehall School District.
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