WESTBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Westby Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Westby Area School District school district, located in Westby, WI with about 325 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Westby Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Westby Middle School, located in Westby, Wisconsin, serves as a central pillar of the local community, operating as part of the Westby Area School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development of young adolescents. With a curriculum designed to challenge students while building foundational skills, the school emphasizes both rigorous classroom instruction and the importance of character development.

Beyond academics, Westby Middle School prides itself on cultivating a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities and community engagement opportunities. By leveraging its position within the Driftless Area, the school encourages a collaborative culture where teachers, families, and students work together to ensure success. Their digital presence, maintained through the district’s official website, serves as a vital hub for communication, offering resources for parents and updates on school events to keep the community connected and informed.

For more information, contact Westby Middle at (608) 634-0200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

206 West Ave S
Westby, WI 54667
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WESTBY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Westby, WI with about 325 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
325
Teachers:
24.45
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 325 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTBY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
92.3%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black or African American
0.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.