Serving 534 students in grades 6-8, Horning 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 24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 58% 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: 534 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Horning Middle serves the eastern part of Waukesha, WI, covering an attendance zone of approximately 27.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horning Middle School's student population of 534 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
534 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieving Excellence Together....Logrando la Excelencia Juntos
School Rankings
Horning 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 Horning Middle School is 0.66, 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
#1634 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
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 ↓
Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)34.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horning Middle School's ranking?
Horning Middle School is ranked #1634 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Horning Middle School often compared to?
Horning Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Les Paul Middle School, Butler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Horning Middle School?
534 students attend Horning Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Horning Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horning Middle School?
Horning Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horning Middle School offer ?
Horning Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Horning Middle School part of?
Horning Middle School is part of Waukesha School District.
In what neighborhood is Horning Middle School located?
Horning Middle School is located in the Greenway Terrace neighborhood of Waukesha, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Greenway Terrace.
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