Wayne Bartels Middle School

2505 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 402 students in grades 6-8, Wayne Bartels 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 26% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wayne Bartels Middle School's student population of 402 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Wayne Bartels 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 Wayne Bartels Middle School is 0.30, 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)
#1331 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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26%
38%
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34%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
10%
13%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
83%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wayne Bartels Middle School's ranking?
Wayne Bartels Middle School is ranked #1331 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Wayne Bartels Middle School?
402 students attend Wayne Bartels Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Wayne Bartels Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Bartels Middle School?
Wayne Bartels Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wayne Bartels Middle School offer ?
Wayne Bartels Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayne Bartels Middle School part of?
Wayne Bartels Middle School is part of Portage Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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