Badger Ridge Middle

www.verona.k12.wi.us

733 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Badger Ridge Middle School (BRMS), located in Verona, Wisconsin, serves as a key educational pillar within the Verona Area School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment tailored to the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of students during their middle school years. By emphasizing a growth mindset and collaborative learning, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be rigorous yet accessible, supported by a dedicated faculty that utilizes modern instructional strategies and technology. Beyond the classroom, Badger Ridge Middle offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build meaningful peer connections. With a strong emphasis on partnership between families and educators, the school works to ensure that every student feels valued and empowered to achieve their personal best.

733

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Badger Ridge Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	217
Black	47
Asian	19
Two or More	45

White
401 (55.0 %)
Hispanic
217 (29.8 %)
Black
47 (6.4 %)
Two or More
45 (6.2 %)
Asian
19 (2.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Verona Area School District
Phone:	(608)845-4100
Website:	http://www.verona.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	733
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 6 251

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 238