Badger Middle School

727 S 6th Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 878 students in grades 7-8, Badger Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 47% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 878 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 30% in WI
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Badger Middle School's student population of 878 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
878 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

Badger Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Badger Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WI)
#590 out of 1984 schools
(Top 30%)
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47%
38%
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43%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
3%
9%
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White
82%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Badger Middle School's ranking?
Badger Middle School is ranked #590 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Badger Middle School often compared to?
Badger Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Slinger Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Badger Middle School?
878 students attend Badger Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Badger Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Badger Middle School?
Badger Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Badger Middle School offer ?
Badger Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Badger Middle School part of?
Badger Middle School is part of West Bend School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 878 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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