Badger Rock Middle

badgerrock.madison.k12.wi.us/

Charter School 92 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Badger Rock Middle School, located in Madison, Wisconsin, is a unique public school that operates as part of the Madison Metropolitan School District. Founded on a philosophy of "place-based education," the school distinguishes itself by integrating its surrounding community and the natural environment directly into the curriculum. This approach encourages students to engage with real-world problems and civic projects, fostering a sense of responsibility and stewardship toward their neighborhood and the broader Madison area.

The school is particularly notable for its focus on sustainability and project-based learning. The facility itself is designed as a living laboratory, featuring energy-efficient infrastructure and an onsite garden that serves as a core component of the student experience. By blending rigorous academic standards with hands-on, experiential learning, Badger Rock aims to prepare students not only for high school success but also to become active, informed citizens who are capable of addressing environmental and social challenges in their community.

Total Students

8.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Badger Rock Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	33
Black	21
Two or More	12

Hispanic
33 (36.7 %)
White
24 (26.7 %)
Black
21 (23.3 %)
Two or More
12 (13.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)442-1335
Website:	http://badgerrock.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	92
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 31

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 29