Badger Middle

www.west-bend.k12.wi.us

851 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Badger Middle School, located in West Bend, Wisconsin, serves as a key educational institution within the West Bend School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed specifically for the developmental needs of middle school students. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, the school emphasizes both core academic subjects and the social-emotional growth of its students as they transition from elementary to high school.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Badger Middle School encourages student involvement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, aiming to build a strong sense of school community. The school works closely with families and the surrounding West Bend area to ensure that students are prepared for future success. For those looking for specific information on school policies, academic calendars, or staff directories, the district’s official website provides comprehensive resources for parents and community members.

851

Total Students

60.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Badger Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	699
Hispanic	61
Black	28
Asian	19
Two or More	39
American Indian	5

White
699 (82.1 %)
Hispanic
61 (7.2 %)
Two or More
39 (4.6 %)
Black
28 (3.3 %)
Asian
19 (2.2 %)
American Indian
5 (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:	West Bend School District
Phone:	(262)335-5456
Website:	http://www.west-bend.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	851
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 7 427

Grade 8 424