Mount Horeb Middle

www.mounthorebschools.org

491 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mount Horeb Middle School, located in the village of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, serves as a central pillar of the Mount Horeb Area School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while simultaneously prioritizing their social and emotional growth, ensuring that young learners are prepared for the rigors of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that encourage students to explore their personal interests and build a sense of community. The institution places a strong value on collaboration between staff, parents, and the broader Mount Horeb community to create a positive learning atmosphere. By leveraging modern educational tools and maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction, Mount Horeb Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinkers and responsible citizens within the district.

491

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Horeb Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	447
Hispanic	21
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	14

White
447 (91.0 %)
Hispanic
21 (4.3 %)
Two or More
14 (2.9 %)
Black
6 (1.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Mount Horeb Area School District
Phone:	(608)437-7306
Website:	http://www.mounthorebschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 6 154

Grade 7 170

Grade 8 167