Innovative & Alternative Middle

www.madison.k12.wi.us

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The school located at 1045 E Dayton St in Madison, Wisconsin, is known as **James C. Wright Middle School**. It serves as an important part of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), situated in the historic Schenk-Atwood neighborhood. The school is distinct for its focus on cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that emphasizes social-emotional learning alongside core academic rigor. It operates with a strong commitment to community engagement, often utilizing its central location to connect students with local resources and neighborhood initiatives.

Educationally, the school is recognized for its progressive approach to middle school development, which prioritizes the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. By offering a variety of programs and extracurricular activities, it aims to foster student agency, critical thinking, and a sense of belonging. The faculty and staff are dedicated to closing achievement gaps and ensuring that every student, regardless of background, has access to a challenging and supportive curriculum that prepares them for success in high school and beyond.

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Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-4220
Website:	http://www.madison.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

6th

7th

8th