At a glance
Reported students
776
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
61.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin middle enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 384 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
407
Badger Ridge Middle: 776 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
12.6:1 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
- 669
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59.62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Badger Ridge Middle
Badger Ridge Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Verona. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Verona Area School District. NCES reports 776 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 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, 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 (59.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%). English learners represent 19.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Badger Ridge Middle
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 61.42 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.5%
- Hispanic26%
- Black4.4%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.1%
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 Verona Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Savanna Oaks Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
360 reported students
Sugar Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
645 reported students
Glacier Edge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
462 reported students
Core Knowledge Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
417 reported students
Stoner Prairie Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
407 reported students
Country View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
382 reported students
Public schools near Badger Ridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toki Middle Middle · Madison Metropolitan School District | 06–08 | 487 | 4.1 mi |
| Savanna Oaks Middle Middle · Verona Area School District | 06–08 | 360 | 4.3 mi |
| Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School Middle · Madison Metropolitan School District | 06–08 | 462 | 5.2 mi |
| Cherokee Heights Middle Middle · Madison Metropolitan School District | 06–08 | 526 | 5.5 mi |
| Hamilton Middle Middle · Madison Metropolitan School District | 06–08 | 790 | 6.2 mi |
| Spring Harbor Middle Middle · Madison Metropolitan School District | 06–08 | 269 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Badger Ridge Middle
What grades does Badger Ridge Middle serve?
Badger Ridge Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Verona Area School District.
How many students attend Badger Ridge Middle?
Badger Ridge Middle reported 776 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 384 Wisconsin middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 669 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Badger Ridge Middle?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 776 students and 61.42 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 Badger Ridge Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Badger Ridge Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Verona Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Badger Ridge Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26% 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 Badger Ridge Middle in?
Badger Ridge Middle is part of Verona Area School District, based in Verona, WI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Badger Ridge Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Toki Middle (4.1 mi), Savanna Oaks Middle (4.3 mi), Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.