Karcher Middle School

Summary:

Karcher Middle School is a public middle school located in Burlington, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 600 students. The school is part of the Burlington Area School District, which is ranked 116 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Karcher Middle School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Wisconsin middle schools, with a current ranking of 102 out of 641 schools. The school's performance on the Forward Exam is impressive, with 63-68% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 59-87% proficient or better in Mathematics across grades 6-8. Karcher Middle School outperforms the state and district averages in most subject areas, particularly in Mathematics and Social Studies. The school also performs exceptionally well for its Hispanic, White, and Multi-racial student populations, ranking in the top 25% of Wisconsin middle schools for these subgroups, and it also ranks highly for its English Language Learner and Special Education student populations.

Karcher Middle School has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rate is also low, ranging from 2.9% to 14.4% over the past 5 years, with a recent decrease to 3.5% in the 2022-2023 school year. The school spends approximately $14,862 per student, which is higher than the state average, and it maintains a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.3 to 13.8 over the past 3 years. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Muskego Lakes Middle and Park View Middle, Karcher Middle School stands out for its consistently higher academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and Social Studies.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 300 Wainwright Avenue
       Burlington, WI  53105


(262) 763-0190

District: Burlington Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
102nd of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,862 Help


Students who attend Karcher Middle School usually attend:

High:    Burlington High School

Feeder schools for Karcher Middle School:

Elementary:    Cooper Montessori
    Dyer Elementary
    Lyons Center Elementary
    Waller Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  600

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.0%
Hispanic:
15.8%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Karcher Middle School ranks better than 84.1% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.2. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77%), Hispanic (15.8%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Karcher Middle School is 13.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Karcher Middle School is $14,862.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Karcher Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Karcher Middle School 102nd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Karcher Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Burlington Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Burlington Area School District 116th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Karcher Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Karcher Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.05 200th 324 38.3%
2005 65.42 136th 332 59.0%
2006 63.30 175th 382 54.2%
2007 61.33 187th 366 48.9%
2008 58.29 269th 519 48.2%
2009 54.71 300th 521 42.4%
2010 57.01 283rd 539 47.5%
2011 67.05 162nd 549 70.5%
2012 62.20 235th 559 58.0%
2013 56.71 269th 569 52.7%
2014 58.40 265th 585 54.7%
2015 72.65 119th 612 80.6%
2016 77.22 87th 609 85.7%
2017 78.90 76th 612 87.6%
2018 78.52 78th 579 86.5%
2019 76.53 102nd 594 82.8%
2021 69.35 146th 613 76.2%
2022 68.38 159th 617 74.2%
2023 73.15 133rd 640 79.2%
2024 78.20 102nd 641 84.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Karcher Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.89 61st 132 53.8%
2024 64.20 39th 131 70.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Karcher Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.40 129th 140 7.9%
2021 60.88 23rd 138 83.3%
2022 39.78 89th 158 43.7%
2023 58.84 34th 170 80.0%
2024 65.14 38th 173 78.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Karcher Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.65 88th 417 78.9%
2019 55.20 140th 414 66.2%
2021 51.33 174th 437 60.2%
2022 52.26 164th 421 61.0%
2023 66.64 80th 439 81.8%
2024 71.51 77th 425 81.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Karcher Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.74 36th 489 92.6%
2019 66.00 104th 487 78.6%
2021 59.38 149th 499 70.1%
2022 49.96 235th 522 55.0%
2023 63.87 132nd 525 74.9%
2024 64.67 142nd 520 72.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Karcher Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.00 137th 551 75.1%
2019 81.59 53rd 557 90.5%
2021 66.78 154th 574 73.2%
2022 65.60 161st 576 72.0%
2023 65.51 170th 579 70.6%
2024 75.29 122nd 580 79.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Karcher Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.04 50th 551 90.9%
2019 71.01 124th 557 77.7%
2021 71.51 130th 572 77.3%
2022 70.90 122nd 577 78.9%
2023 78.45 86th 591 85.4%
2024 79.95 78th 585 86.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Karcher Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.32 65th 204 68.1%
2019 62.65 56th 209 73.2%
2021 46.49 117th 225 48.0%
2022 53.92 86th 221 61.1%
2023 71.82 46th 229 79.9%
2024 72.36 46th 239 80.8%
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Rank History for White students at Karcher Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.73 53rd 375 85.9%
2019 69.90 85th 382 77.7%
2021 73.06 71st 393 81.9%
2022 64.87 107th 397 73.0%
2023 69.18 100th 412 75.7%
2024 73.79 76th 407 81.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Karcher Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 620 2 3 13 n/a n/a n/a 0 638
1990 646 1 3 23 1 n/a n/a 0 674
1991 683 1 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1992 703 0 7 18 1 n/a n/a 0 729
1993 735 0 9 18 3 n/a n/a 0 765
1994 762 0 8 14 1 n/a n/a 0 785
1995 786 2 6 25 0 n/a n/a 0 819
1996 786 2 6 25 0 n/a n/a 0 819
1997 808 4 2 28 0 n/a n/a 0 842
1998 783 4 1 27 1 n/a n/a 0 816
1999 782 6 6 31 4 n/a n/a 0 829
2000 711 8 5 33 4 n/a n/a 0 761
2001 481 8 2 22 4 n/a n/a 0 517
2002 512 5 7 29 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2003 512 5 7 29 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2004 531 6 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2005 539 5 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2006 566 5 6 29 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2007 526 4 7 34 1 n/a n/a 0 572
2008 485 4 4 40 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2009 484 7 6 38 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2010 471 10 4 37 3 n/a n/a 0 525
2011 449 7 7 44 3 0 8 0 518
2012 451 15 4 52 2 0 8 0 532
2013 438 15 3 48 2 0 7 0 513
2014 393 8 4 40 0 0 5 0 450
2015 363 12 6 48 0 0 9 0 438
2016 360 2 9 58 0 0 4 0 433
2017 365 5 10 58 0 0 7 0 445
2018 375 7 4 49 0 0 11 0 446
2019 355 7 2 48 0 0 15 0 427
2020 318 6 4 85 1 0 12 0 426
2021 300 4 2 71 1 1 10 0 389
2022 462 9 0 94 0 1 20 0 586
2023 462 10 6 95 0 0 27 0 600

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Karcher Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 638 35.2 18.1 7.4
1990 674 44.3 15.2 8.3
1991 707 44.4 15.9 7.2
1992 729 44.6 16.3 7.8
1993 765 29.4 26.0 8
1994 785 32.6 24.1 8.4
1995 819 37.0 22.1 7.6
1996 819 37.0 22.1 7.6
1997 842 47.8 17.6 7.6
1998 816 45.2 18.1 6.9
1999 829 45.8 18.1 10.6
2000 761 41.5 18.3 9.2
2001 517 25.0 20.7 16.6
2002 553 37.7 14.7 15.7
2003 553 37.7 14.7 15.7
2004 567 40.9 13.9 15.5
2005 570 41.9 13.6 n/a
2006 607 41.7 14.6 n/a
2007 572 41.1 13.9 13.8
2008 534 40.1 13.3 21.9
2009 536 40.9 13.1 26.3
2010 525 38.8 13.5 26.3
2011 518 37.4 13.8 35.3
2012 532 38.2 13.9 37.2
2013 513 34.6 14.8 40.5
2014 450 32.8 13.6 40.9
2015 438 n/a n/a 39.5
2016 433 33.0 13.1 35.8
2017 445 31.0 14.3 33.7
2018 446 31.8 14.0 29.4
2019 427 30.5 14.0 34.2
2020 426 32.5 13.1 34.3
2021 389 31.4 12.3 31.9
2022 586 45.4 12.9 35.5
2023 600 43.3 13.8 33.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Karcher Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 638 35.2 18.1 7.4
1990 674 44.3 15.2 8.3
1991 707 44.4 15.9 7.2
1992 729 44.6 16.3 7.8
1993 765 29.4 26.0 8
1994 785 32.6 24.1 8.4
1995 819 37.0 22.1 7.6
1996 819 37.0 22.1 7.6
1997 842 47.8 17.6 7.6
1998 816 45.2 18.1 6.9
1999 829 45.8 18.1 10.6
2000 761 41.5 18.3 9.2
2001 517 25.0 20.7 16.6
2002 553 37.7 14.7 15.7
2003 553 37.7 14.7 15.7
2004 567 40.9 13.9 15.5
2005 570 41.9 13.6 n/a
2006 607 41.7 14.6 n/a
2007 572 41.1 13.9 13.8
2008 534 40.1 13.3 21.9
2009 536 40.9 13.1 26.3
2010 525 38.8 13.5 26.3
2011 518 37.4 13.8 35.3
2012 532 38.2 13.9 37.2
2013 513 34.6 14.8 40.5
2014 450 32.8 13.6 40.9
2015 438 n/a n/a 39.5
2016 433 33.0 13.1 35.8
2017 445 31.0 14.3 33.7
2018 446 31.8 14.0 29.4
2019 427 30.5 14.0 34.2
2020 426 32.5 13.1 34.3
2021 389 31.4 12.3 31.9
2022 586 45.4 12.9 35.5
2023 600 43.3 13.8 33.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Karcher Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $241 (2.0%) $11,999 (98.0%) $12,239
2020 $267 (2.1%) $12,471 (97.9%) $12,739
2021 $807 (5.4%) $14,055 (94.6%) $14,862

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Karcher Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 102nd of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 133rd of 640 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Karcher Middle School)59.755.5
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington Area School District)59.955.1
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Karcher Middle School)53.849.8
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Burlington Area School District)5449
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Karcher Middle School)50.252.4
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington Area School District)50.251.8
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Karcher Middle School)49.329.6
 19.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Burlington Area School District)49.329.3
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Karcher Middle School)62.674.1
 11.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Burlington Area School District)62.673.8
 11.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Karcher Middle School)64.460.3
 4.1%
   8th Grade Science (Burlington Area School District)64.460.2
 4.2%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students427600
 40.5%
African American710
 42.9%
American Indian00
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic4895
 97.9%
Pacific Islander00
White355462
 30.1%
Two or More Races1527
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.2%33.7%
 0.5%


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Karcher Middle School ranks 102nd of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 600 students attended Karcher Middle School.

Students who attend Karcher Middle School usually go on to attend Burlington High School

Students at Karcher Middle School are 77% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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