Badger Rock Middle

Badger Rock Middle is a public middle school in Madison, WI, part of the Madison Metropolitan School District. The school serves approximately 99 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 95.5th percentile among WI schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 23% proficiency in math, 30 points below the state average and 40% in reading/language arts, 13 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $46,618, where 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large city setting.

With an enrollment of 99 students, Badger Rock Middle is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Badger Rock Middle is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.