At a glance
Reported students
394
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin middle enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 384 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
335
Whitewater Middle: 394 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
- 424
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Whitewater Middle
Whitewater Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Whitewater. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Whitewater Unified School District. NCES reports 394 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 57th 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 (51.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (40.4%). English learners represent 12% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. 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 Whitewater Middle
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.5 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
- 12%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.3%
- 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)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.3%
- Hispanic40.4%
- Black3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
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 Whitewater Unified School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
358 reported students
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
312 reported students
Lakeview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
209 reported students
Whitewater High
High · Grades 09–12
606 reported students
Whitewater 4K
Other · Grades PK–PK
14 reported students
Public schools near Whitewater 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater 4K Other · Whitewater Unified School District | PK–PK | 14 | 0.1 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Whitewater Unified School District | PK–05 | 358 | 0.2 mi |
| Whitewater High High · Whitewater Unified School District | 09–12 | 606 | 0.3 mi |
| Washington Elementary Elementary · Whitewater Unified School District | PK–05 | 312 | 1.5 mi |
| Fort Atkinson Middle Middle · Fort Atkinson School District | 06–08 | 467 | 7.6 mi |
| Palmyra-Eagle Middle Middle · Palmyra-Eagle Area School District | 06–08 | 96 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Whitewater Middle
What grades does Whitewater Middle serve?
Whitewater Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Whitewater Unified School District.
How many students attend Whitewater Middle?
Whitewater Middle reported 394 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 384 Wisconsin middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 424 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Whitewater Middle?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 394 students and 34.5 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 Whitewater Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Whitewater Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Whitewater Unified School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Whitewater Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.3% 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 Whitewater Middle in?
Whitewater Middle is part of Whitewater Unified School District, based in Whitewater, WI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Whitewater Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Whitewater 4K (0.1 mi), Lincoln Elementary (0.2 mi), Whitewater High (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.