Waunakee Middle School
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(608) 849-2060
Waunakee Middle School serves 657 students in grades 7-8.
Waunakee Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Waunakee Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Waunakee Middle School's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 657 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Waunakee Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Waunakee Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #93 out of 2029 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 92% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waunakee Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Waunakee Middle School is Waunakee High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Central Wisconsin Center (4.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Waunakee Heritage Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waunakee Waunakee High School Math: 65% | Reading: 62%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,294 student10
0.2 miles
301 Community Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2100 0.2 9-12 1,294 - Waunakee Waunakee Heritage Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-4 | 409 students10
0.4 miles
501 South St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030 0.4 PK-4 409 - Waunakee Waunakee Intermediate Math: 81% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 5-6 | 589 students10
0.5 miles
6273 Woodland Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2176 0.5 5-6 589 - Waunakee Waunakee Community 4k School Grades: PK | 262 students
1.0 miles
905 Bethel Cir
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2020 1 PK 262 - Waunakee Waunakee Prairie Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 61%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-4 | 589 students10
1.3 miles
700 N Madison St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200 1.3 PK-4 589
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