JAMES WRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL
James Wright Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District school district, located in Madison, WI with about 250 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, James Wright Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
James Wright Middle School, located at 1717 Fish Hatchery Rd in Madison, Wisconsin, is a public school serving the Madison Metropolitan School District. The school is named in honor of James Wright, a prominent local figure known for his dedication to community service and advocacy for education. The facility serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide a supportive environment that fosters academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparation for high school success.
As part of the Madison Metropolitan School District, James Wright Middle emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects like math, science, and literacy with opportunities for elective exploration. The school places a high priority on community engagement and equity, striving to ensure that all students have access to the resources and personalized support needed to thrive. Through its commitment to a welcoming school culture and collaborative partnerships with families, the school works to create a foundation for lifelong learning for its middle-school-aged students.
For more information, contact James Wright Middle at (608) 204-1340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Madison, WI 53713-1244
(608) 204-1340
http://www.madison.k12.wi.us
JAMES WRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Madison, WI with about 250 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Madison Metropolitan School District
- Total Students:
- 250
- Teachers:
- 24.41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 250 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 48.0%
- Black or African American
- 26.8%
- White
- 11.2%
- Two or more races
- 9.6%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.