Serving 627 students in grades 6-8, Whitefish Bay Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitefish Bay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Whitefish Bay Middle School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitefish Bay Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitefish Bay Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1984 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
8%
9%
White
72%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitefish Bay Middle School's ranking?
Whitefish Bay Middle School is ranked #48 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Whitefish Bay Middle School often compared to?
Whitefish Bay Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Whitefish Bay Middle School?
627 students attend Whitefish Bay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Whitefish Bay Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitefish Bay Middle School?
Whitefish Bay Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitefish Bay Middle School offer ?
Whitefish Bay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitefish Bay Middle School part of?
Whitefish Bay Middle School is part of Whitefish Bay School District.
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