Whitnall Middle School

5025 S 116th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 579 students in grades 6-8, Whitnall Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 39% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50% in WI
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (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 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Whitnall Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitnall Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#943 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Whitnall Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whitnall Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whitnall Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Whitnall Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Whitnall Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Whitnall Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Whitnall Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Whitnall Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
9%
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White
70%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Whitnall Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Whitnall Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Whitnall Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whitnall Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whitnall Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 #943 out of 1,991 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
70% of Whitnall Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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