James Wright Middle School vs. Cherokee Heights Middle School
Should I attend James Wright Middle School or Cherokee Heights Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Cherokee Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 256 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 620 students in grades 6-8, Cherokee Heights 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 30% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
256 students
620 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1833 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1109 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
86
196
Grade 7 Students
87
200
Grade 8 Students
83
224
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
48%
34%
% Black
24%
17%
% White
15%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
