Horning Middle School
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(262) 970-3305
Horning Middle School serves 737 students in grades 6-8.
Horning Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Horning Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Horning Middle School's student population of 737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 737 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Horning Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Horning Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1763 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 3% | 4% |
Hispanic | 34% | 12% |
Black | 7% | 9% |
White | 52% | 70% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.49 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 32% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Waukesha School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Horning Middle School is Waukesha Transition Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Riverview School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Banting Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waukesha Banting Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 473 students10
0.2 miles
2019 Butler Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1205 0.2 PK-5 473 - Waukesha Hillcrest Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 331 students10
1.0 miles
2200 Davidson Rd
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1805 1 PK-5 331 - Waukesha Waukesha Transition Academy Special Education School Grades: 12 | 45 students
1.4 miles
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1102 1.4 12 45 - Waukesha White Rock Campus Grades: PK-2 | 414 students
1.4 miles
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2700 1.4 PK-2 414 - Waukesha Riverview School Alternative School Grades: 6-12 | 3 students
1.5 miles
521 Riverview Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731 1.5 6-12 3
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