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#941 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 45% in state
Glen Hills Middle
Middle School · Glendale-river Hills School District · Glendale, WI
A Glendale-river Hills School District middle school serving grades 4th – 8th.
2600 W Mill Rd, Glendale, WI 53209
- Math 50% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glen Hills Middle score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 38 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Glen Hills 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,489/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), 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
$45,288
Median home value
$150,200
Median rent
$980/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
41.7%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Holy Redeemer Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Obama School of Career and Technical EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,226 | Compare → |
| Maple Dale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 4–8 | 2.9 mi | 203 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Glendale-river Hills School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,872NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glen Hills Middle is listed in Glendale-River Hills School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glen Hills Middle
Glen Hills Middle is a public middle school in Glendale, WI, part of Glendale-river Hills School District, serving approximately 488 students in grades 4th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #941 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glen Hills Middle
What grades does Glen Hills Middle serve?
Glen Hills Middle serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Glen Hills Middle?
Glen Hills Middle has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Hills Middle is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glen Hills Middle rank in WI?
Glen Hills Middle ranks #941 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Glen Hills Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Glen Hills Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Glen Hills Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glen Hills Middle has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Glen Hills Middle a charter school?
No, Glen Hills Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glen Hills Middle a Title I school?
No, Glen Hills Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glen Hills Middle?
36.5% of students at Glen Hills 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (414) 351-7160
- Area population (ZIP 53209)
- 44,963
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 53209; 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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