Serving 269 students in grades 6-8, Spring Harbor Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Harbor Middle serves a compact attendance zone in the southwest part of Madison, WI, covering approximately 0.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Harbor Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Spring Harbor Middle School's student population of 269 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Spring Harbor Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Harbor Middle School is 0.63, 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
#514 out of 1962 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Harbor Middle School's ranking?
Spring Harbor Middle School is ranked #514 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Spring Harbor Middle School often compared to?
Spring Harbor Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Spring Harbor Middle School?
269 students attend Spring Harbor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Spring Harbor Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Harbor Middle School?
Spring Harbor Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Harbor Middle School offer ?
Spring Harbor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spring Harbor Middle School part of?
Spring Harbor Middle School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
In what neighborhood is Spring Harbor Middle School located?
Spring Harbor Middle School is located in the Spring Harbor neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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