Excellent
#418 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 20% in state
Karcher Middle School
Middle School · Burlington Area School District · Burlington, WI
A Burlington Area School District middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Wainwright Avenue, Burlington, WI 53105
- Math 61% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Karcher Middle School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Karcher Middle School 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,069/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burlington), 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
$88,798
Median home value
$295,100
Median rent
$1,029/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | 4–8 | 0.6 mi | 209 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Burlington Area School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,489NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Karcher Middle School is listed in Burlington Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Karcher Middle School
Karcher Middle School is a public middle school in Burlington, WI, part of Burlington Area School District, serving approximately 622 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #418 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Karcher Middle School
What grades does Karcher Middle School serve?
Karcher Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Karcher Middle School?
Karcher Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 622 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karcher Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Karcher Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Karcher Middle School rank in WI?
Karcher Middle School ranks #418 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Karcher Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Karcher Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Karcher Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Karcher Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Karcher Middle School a charter school?
No, Karcher Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Karcher Middle School a Title I school?
No, Karcher Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Karcher Middle School?
36.3% of students at Karcher Middle School 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
- 622
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Racine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.9%
- Phone
- (262) 763-0190
- Area population (ZIP 53105)
- 29,051
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 53105; 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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