At a glance
Reported students
418
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin middle enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 384 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
519
Steffen Middle: 418 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 400
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.88
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Steffen Middle
Steffen Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Mequon. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Mequon-Thiensville School District. NCES reports 418 students for 2024–25.
Among 384 middle schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 330 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 12.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.7%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Steffen Middle
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.1%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black6.5%
- Asian4.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mequon-Thiensville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lake Shore Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
335 reported students
Oriole Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
Donges Bay Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
539 reported students
Wilson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
558 reported students
Homestead High
High · Grades 09–12
1,204 reported students
Public schools near Steffen Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore Middle Middle · Mequon-Thiensville School District | 06–08 | 335 | 2.6 mi |
| Maple Dale School Middle · Maple Dale-Indian Hill School District | 04–08 | 224 | 5.2 mi |
| Bayside Middle Middle · Fox Point J2 School District | 05–08 | 340 | 5.3 mi |
| Morse Mid Middle · Milwaukee School District | 06–08 | 383 | 5.4 mi |
| Webster Middle Middle · Cedarburg School District | 06–08 | 692 | 5.6 mi |
| Kennedy Middle Middle · Germantown School District | 06–08 | 865 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Steffen Middle
What grades does Steffen Middle serve?
Steffen Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Mequon-Thiensville School District.
How many students attend Steffen Middle?
Steffen Middle reported 418 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 384 Wisconsin middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 400 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Steffen Middle?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 418 students and 31.38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Steffen Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Steffen Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mequon-Thiensville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Steffen Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
14.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Steffen Middle in?
Steffen Middle is part of Mequon-Thiensville School District, based in Mequon, WI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Steffen Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lake Shore Middle (2.6 mi), Maple Dale School (5.2 mi), Bayside Middle (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.