Serving 340 students in grades 5-8, Bayside Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Bayside Middle serves the entire district of Milwaukee, WI, encompassing an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.4 miles from the school.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bayside Middle School's student population of 340 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
340 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Bayside Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayside Middle School is 0.45, which is less 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
#31 out of 1962 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
5%
9%
White
73%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcons
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayside Middle School's ranking?
Bayside Middle School is ranked #31 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Bayside Middle School often compared to?
Bayside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Dale School, Whitefish Bay Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Bayside Middle School?
340 students attend Bayside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bayside Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayside Middle School?
Bayside Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bayside Middle School part of?
Bayside Middle School is part of Fox Point J2 School District.
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