Serving 593 students in grades 6-8, Urban 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 28% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Urban Middle School's student population of 593 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Urban 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 Urban Middle School is 0.70, 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
#1229 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
4%
Hispanic
19%
13%
Black
5%
9%
White
46%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Urban Middle School's ranking?
Urban Middle School is ranked #1229 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Urban Middle School often compared to?
Urban Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horace Mann Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Urban Middle School?
593 students attend Urban Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Urban Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Middle School?
Urban Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Urban Middle School offer ?
Urban Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urban Middle School part of?
Urban Middle School is part of Sheboygan Area School District.
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