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#1266 of 2,105 schools in WI

Whitewater Middle

Middle School · Whitewater Unified School District · Whitewater, WI

A Whitewater Unified School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

401 S Elizabeth St, Whitewater, WI 53190

  • Math 45% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$14,610
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Whitewater Middle score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
29%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
29%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (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

50.6%

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 Whitewater 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated918/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whitewater), 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

$59,598

Median home value

$247,000

Median rent

$990/mo

College educated

34.6%

Homeownership

45.8%

Poverty rate

22.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53190; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jedi Virtual K-12Charter · enrollment unverified2.4PK–122.5 mi169Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Whitewater Unified School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$14,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Whitewater Middle

Whitewater Middle is a public middle school in Whitewater, WI, part of Whitewater Unified School District, serving approximately 431 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,266 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whitewater Middle

What grades does Whitewater Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Whitewater Middle?

Whitewater Middle has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitewater Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Whitewater Middle is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whitewater Middle rank in WI?

Whitewater Middle ranks #1,266 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Whitewater Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Whitewater Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Whitewater Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitewater Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Whitewater Middle a charter school?

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

Is Whitewater Middle a Title I school?

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

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

50.6% of students at Whitewater 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
431
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Walworth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
Area population (ZIP 53190)
20,461
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
22.8
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 53190; 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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