Whitnall Middle School

5025 S 116th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Whitnall Middle School serves 579 students in grades 6-8.
Whitnall Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in WI
  • Math Proficiency
    : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Whitnall Middle School's student population of 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Whitnall Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Whitnall Middle School is 0.51, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
17%
13%
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Black
4%
9%
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White
68%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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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 Whitnall Middle School's ranking?
Whitnall Middle School is ranked #761 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Whitnall Middle School?
579 students attend Whitnall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Whitnall Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitnall Middle School?
Whitnall Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitnall Middle School offer ?
Whitnall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitnall Middle School part of?
Whitnall Middle School is part of Whitnall School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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