Serving 776 students in grades 6-8, Badger Ridge 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 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Badger Ridge Middle School serves the western part of Verona, WI, covering an area of approximately 25 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with most living within about 3.8 miles of its edge, while the furthest point from the school is around 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Badger Ridge Middle School's student population of 776 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
776 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Badger Ridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Badger Ridge Middle School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1096 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
60%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Badger Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Badger Ridge Middle School is ranked #1096 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Badger Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Badger Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Savanna Oaks Middle School, Spring Harbor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Badger Ridge Middle School?
776 students attend Badger Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Badger Ridge Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Badger Ridge Middle School?
Badger Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Badger Ridge Middle School offer ?
Badger Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Badger Ridge Middle School part of?
Badger Ridge Middle School is part of Verona Area School District.
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