At a glance
Reported students
924
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
80.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin middle enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 384 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
323.5
Glacier Creek Middle: 924 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
11.4:1 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
- 936
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81.63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Glacier Creek Middle
Glacier Creek Middle is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Cross Plains. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. NCES reports 924 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 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, below 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 (69%) and Asian (13.5%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. 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 Glacier Creek Middle
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 80.9 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 2.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.75
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.76
- 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
- White69%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black4.4%
- Asian13.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
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 Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kromrey Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
1,230 reported students
Pope Farm Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
448 reported students
Sauk Trail Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
360 reported students
West Middleton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
334 reported students
Elm Lawn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
313 reported students
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
309 reported students
Public schools near Glacier Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kromrey Middle Middle · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | 05–08 | 1,230 | 6.6 mi |
| Wisconsin Heights Middle Middle · Wisconsin Heights School District | 06–08 | 153 | 7.4 mi |
| Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School Middle · Madison Metropolitan School District | 06–08 | 462 | 7.5 mi |
| Spring Harbor Middle Middle · Madison Metropolitan School District | 06–08 | 269 | 8.5 mi |
| Mount Horeb Middle Middle · Mount Horeb Area School District | 06–08 | 503 | 9 mi |
| Waunakee Intermediate Middle · Waunakee Community School District | 05–06 | 661 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Glacier Creek Middle
What grades does Glacier Creek Middle serve?
Glacier Creek Middle reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District.
How many students attend Glacier Creek Middle?
Glacier Creek Middle reported 924 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 384 Wisconsin middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 936 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Glacier Creek Middle?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 924 students and 80.9 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 Glacier Creek Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Glacier Creek Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Glacier Creek Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
14.3% 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 Glacier Creek Middle in?
Glacier Creek Middle is part of Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, based in Middleton, WI, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Glacier Creek Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kromrey Middle (6.6 mi), Wisconsin Heights Middle (7.4 mi), Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School (7.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.