At a glance
Reported students
205
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin middle enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 384 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
304
Southern Door Middle: 205 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
10.5:1 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
- 224
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.5:1
What the reported data says about Southern Door Middle
Southern Door Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brussels. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Southern Door County School District. NCES reports 205 students for 2024–25.
Among 384 middle schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 330 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, 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 (88.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.8%). English learners represent 5.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Southern Door Middle
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.59 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 0.75 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.75
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.8%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
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
Not reported as 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 Southern Door County School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southern Door High
High · Grades 09–12
304 reported students
Southern Door Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
482 reported students
Public schools near Southern Door 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Door Elementary Elementary · Southern Door County School District | PK–05 | 482 | under 0.1 mi |
| Southern Door High High · Southern Door County School District | 09–12 | 304 | under 0.1 mi |
| Sawyer Elementary Elementary · Sturgeon Bay School District | PK–02 | 223 | 7.6 mi |
| Sunrise Elementary Elementary · Sturgeon Bay School District | 03–05 | 214 | 9 mi |
| Sturgeon Bay High High · Sturgeon Bay School District | 09–12 | 348 | 9 mi |
| Walker Middle Middle · Sturgeon Bay School District | 06–08 | 228 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southern Door Middle
What grades does Southern Door Middle serve?
Southern Door Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Southern Door County School District.
How many students attend Southern Door Middle?
Southern Door Middle reported 205 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 384 Wisconsin middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 224 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southern Door Middle?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 205 students and 19.59 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 Southern Door Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southern Door Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southern Door County School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southern Door Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
32.2% 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 Southern Door Middle in?
Southern Door Middle is part of Southern Door County School District, based in Brussels, WI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southern Door Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southern Door Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Southern Door High (under 0.1 mi), Sawyer Elementary (7.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.