Serving 537 students in grades 6-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
537 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)56%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
55%
13%
Black
27%
9%
White
15%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% WI state average).
How many students attend Fritsche Middle School?
537 students attend Fritsche Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Fritsche Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fritsche Middle School?
Fritsche Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fritsche Middle School offer ?
Fritsche Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fritsche Middle School part of?
Fritsche Middle School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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