Bayside Middle School

601 E Ellsworth Ln
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Bayside Middle School serves 363 students in grades 5-8.
Bayside Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in WI
  • Math Proficiency
    : 62% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bayside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Bayside Middle School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Bayside Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bayside Middle School is 0.50, 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
This School
State Level (WI)
Overall Testing Rank
#86 out of 1984 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
13%
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Black
11%
9%
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White
69%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Bayside Middle School's ranking?
Bayside Middle School is ranked #86 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Bayside Middle School?
363 students attend Bayside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bayside Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayside Middle School?
Bayside Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayside Middle School offer ?
Bayside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayside Middle School part of?
Bayside Middle School is part of Fox Point J2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 62% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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