James Wright Middle

wright.madison.k12.wi.us/

256 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

256

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Wright Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	127
Black	72
Asian	9
Two or More	17

Hispanic
127 (49.8 %)
Black
72 (28.2 %)
White
30 (11.8 %)
Two or More
17 (6.7 %)
Asian
9 (3.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-1340
Website:	http://wright.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 84