Serving 462 students in grades 6-8, Ezekiel Gillespie 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 26% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson Middle serves the west part of Madison, WI, covering an area of approximately 8.7 square miles. Most students live within a 1.9-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching up to 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School's student population of 462 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
462 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ezekiel Gillespie 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 Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School is 0.74, 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
#1403 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School's ranking?
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School is ranked #1403 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School often compared to?
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Middle School, Kromrey Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School?
462 students attend Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School?
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School offer ?
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School part of?
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
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