Serving 568 students in grades 6-8, Urban 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 26% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: URBAN MIDDLE serves the northeast part of Sheboygan, WI, encompassing an area of approximately 9.9 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Urban Middle School's student population of 568 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
568 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Urban 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 Urban Middle School is 0.71, 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
#1482 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
26%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-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 Urban Middle School's ranking?
Urban Middle School is ranked #1482 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Urban Middle School often compared to?
Urban Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horace Mann Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Urban Middle School?
568 students attend Urban Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Urban Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urban Middle School?
Urban Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Urban Middle School offer ?
Urban Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Urban Middle School part of?
Urban Middle School is part of Sheboygan Area School District.
In what neighborhood is Urban Middle School located?
Urban Middle School is located in the Raider neighborhood of Sheboygan, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Raider.
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