Serving 259 students in grades 6-8, James Wright 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 14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Wright Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
James Wright Middle School's student population of 259 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Panther
School Rankings
James Wright 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 James Wright Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1773 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
48%
14%
Black
29%
9%
White
12%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Wright Middle School's ranking?
James Wright Middle School is ranked #1773 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are James Wright Middle School often compared to?
James Wright Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee Heights Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend James Wright Middle School?
259 students attend James Wright Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of James Wright Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Wright Middle School?
James Wright Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does James Wright Middle School offer ?
James Wright Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James Wright Middle School part of?
James Wright Middle School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
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