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 (26-27)
- 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's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Milwaukee, WI, covering approximately 5.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.4 miles to the furthest edge.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
66%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Falcons
Source: 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 #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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