Serving 256 students in grades 6-8, James Wright Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Wright Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
James Wright Middle School's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Wright Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Wright Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1833 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
48%
13%
Black
24%
9%
White
15%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Wright Middle School's ranking?
James Wright Middle School is ranked #1833 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are James Wright Middle School often compared to?
James Wright Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee Heights Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend James Wright Middle School?
256 students attend James Wright Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of James Wright Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Wright Middle School?
James Wright Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does James Wright Middle School offer ?
James Wright Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Wright Middle School part of?
James Wright Middle School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
School Reviews
5 5/9/2017
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