Jerstad-agerholm Middle School (Closed 2023)

3601 La Salle St
Racine, WI 53402
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 528 students in grades 6-8, Jerstad-agerholm 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 was 12% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(17-18)
12%
44%
(17-18)
11%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
27%
14%
Black
24%
9%
White
43%
66%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
57%
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average).
How many students attend Jerstad-agerholm Middle School?
528 students attend Jerstad-agerholm Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Jerstad-agerholm Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jerstad-agerholm Middle School?
Jerstad-agerholm Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jerstad-agerholm Middle School offer ?
Jerstad-agerholm Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jerstad-agerholm Middle School part of?
Jerstad-agerholm Middle School is part of Racine Unified School District.

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