At a glance
Reported students
943
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
66.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin middle enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 384 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
266.5
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle: 943 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
14.3:1 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
- 959
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69.29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Wisconsin Rapids. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Wisconsin Rapids School District. NCES reports 943 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 14.3:1, above 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 (77.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.4%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. 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 Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.01 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.74
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White77.6%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black1.5%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6%
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 Wisconsin Rapids School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln High
High · Grades 09–12
1,337 reported students
Woodside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
354 reported students
Howe Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
336 reported students
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
322 reported students
Grant Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
267 reported students
Mead Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
266 reported students
Public schools near Wisconsin Rapids Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Elementary Elementary · Wisconsin Rapids School District | PK–05 | 266 | 1.2 mi |
| Grove Elementary Elementary · Wisconsin Rapids School District | PK–05 | 178 | 1.7 mi |
| Central Oaks Academy Elementary · Charter · Wisconsin Rapids School District | PK–08 | 88 | 1.8 mi |
| John Edwards Middle Middle · Port Edwards School District | 05–08 | 89 | 2.2 mi |
| Alexander Middle Middle · Nekoosa School District | 04–08 | 326 | 5.6 mi |
| Central Wisconsin STEM Academy Middle · Charter · Nekoosa School District | 06–08 | 32 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
What grades does Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle serve?
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Wisconsin Rapids School District.
How many students attend Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle?
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle reported 943 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 959 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 943 students and 66.01 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 Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wisconsin Rapids School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.1% 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 Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle in?
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle is part of Wisconsin Rapids School District, based in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mead Elementary (1.2 mi), Grove Elementary (1.7 mi), Central Oaks Academy (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.