Below Average
#1725 of 2,105 schools in WI
Bullen Middle
Middle School · Kenosha School District · Kenosha, WI
A Kenosha School District middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2804 39th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53144
- Math 32% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bullen Middle score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bullen Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,160/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kenosha), 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
$71,111
Median home value
$248,200
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha Pike SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Washington MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Mahone MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 919 | Compare → |
| Lincoln MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 402 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kenosha School District
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #23 of 40
- District spending per student
- $14,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bullen Middle is listed in Kenosha School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bullen Middle
Bullen Middle is a public middle school in Kenosha, WI, part of Kenosha School District, serving approximately 678 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,725 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bullen Middle
What grades does Bullen Middle serve?
Bullen Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bullen Middle?
Bullen Middle has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullen Middle is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bullen Middle rank in WI?
Bullen Middle ranks #1,725 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Bullen Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bullen Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Bullen Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bullen Middle has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bullen Middle a charter school?
No, Bullen Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bullen Middle a Title I school?
No, Bullen Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bullen Middle?
60.9% of students at Bullen 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
- 678
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kenosha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (262) 359-4460
- Area population (ZIP 53144)
- 26,539
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
Official sources & links
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 53144; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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