At a glance
Reported students
534
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin middle enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 384 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
347
Horning Middle: 534 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
11.2:1 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
- 635
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Horning Middle
Horning Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Waukesha. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Waukesha School District. NCES reports 534 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 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, 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 (41.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.6%). English learners represent 10.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. 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 Horning Middle
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.8 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
- 10.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.6%
- Hispanic38.6%
- Black9.4%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.2%
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 Waukesha School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Les Paul Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
547 reported students
Butler Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
786 reported students
Rose Glen Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
490 reported students
Waukesha STEM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
580 reported students
Banting Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
Summit View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
449 reported students
Public schools near Horning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Paul Middle Middle · Waukesha School District | 06–08 | 547 | 2.1 mi |
| Butler Middle Middle · Waukesha School District | 06–08 | 786 | 2.4 mi |
| Wisconsin Hills Middle Middle · Elmbrook School District | 06–08 | 812 | 3.2 mi |
| Asa Clark Middle Middle · Pewaukee School District | 06–08 | 623 | 4.2 mi |
| Pilgrim Park Middle Middle · Elmbrook School District | 06–08 | 898 | 5.3 mi |
| Silver Spring Intermediate Middle · Hamilton School District | 05–06 | 758 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Horning Middle
What grades does Horning Middle serve?
Horning Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Waukesha School District.
How many students attend Horning Middle?
Horning Middle reported 534 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 384 Wisconsin middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 635 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Horning Middle?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 534 students and 47.8 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 Horning Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Horning Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Waukesha School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Horning Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.9% 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 Horning Middle in?
Horning Middle is part of Waukesha School District, based in Waukesha, WI, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Horning Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Les Paul Middle (2.1 mi), Butler Middle (2.4 mi), Wisconsin Hills Middle (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.