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Berlin Middle

Middle School · Berlin Area School District · Berlin, WI

A Berlin Area School District middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

242 Memorial Dr, Berlin, WI 54923

  • Math 40% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-11.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$13,908
Chronic Absenteeism24.9%

Students at Berlin Middle score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
29%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
26%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Berlin Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average533/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berlin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,750

Median home value

$180,400

Median rent

$815/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54923; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Berlin Area School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,908NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Berlin Middle is listed in Berlin Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Berlin Middle

Berlin Middle is a public middle school in Berlin, WI, part of Berlin Area School District, serving approximately 285 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,153 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Berlin Middle

What grades does Berlin Middle serve?

Berlin Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Berlin Middle?

Berlin Middle has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Berlin Middle is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Berlin Middle rank in WI?

Berlin Middle ranks #1,153 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Berlin Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Berlin Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Berlin Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Berlin Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Berlin Middle a charter school?

No, Berlin Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Berlin Middle a Title I school?

No, Berlin Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berlin Middle?

55.4% of students at Berlin Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
285
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Green Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.9%
Area population (ZIP 54923)
8,850
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
43.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54923; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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