Whitnall Middle

Summary:

Whitnall Middle is a public middle school located in Greenfield, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 579 students. The school is part of the Whitnall School District, which is ranked 91 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whitnall Middle consistently performs above the state average in the Forward Exam, with 6th-grade students scoring 69.89% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 71.19% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 54.1% and 53.55%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 8th-grade Social Studies, where 65.45% of students scored proficient or better, compared to the state average of 61.09%. Whitnall Middle also excels in serving certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 10 in Wisconsin for African American and multi-racial students, and the top 30 for English Language Learners. Additionally, the school has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for the past five school years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Whitnall Middle's academic performance is generally stronger, particularly in comparison to the Milwaukee School District schools, such as Audubon Technology and Communication Middle and Wedgewood Park School, which struggle with significantly lower proficiency rates in core subjects. This may be due to Whitnall Middle's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (30.4%), compared to the nearby Milwaukee School District schools, where the rates range from 52.13% to 98.86%, suggesting a more economically advantaged student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5025 S 116th St
       Greenfield, WI  53228-3198


(414) 525-8650

District: Whitnall School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
183rd of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,975 Help


Students who attend Whitnall Middle usually attend:

High:    Whitnall High

Feeder schools for Whitnall Middle:

Elementary:    Edgerton Elementary
    Hales Corners Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  579

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.3%
Hispanic:
17.8%
African American:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.4% Help


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Compare Details Whitnall Middle ranks better than 71.5% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.19. (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 (70.3%), Hispanic (17.8%), Asian (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitnall Middle is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitnall Middle is $10,975.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whitnall Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitnall Middle 183rd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Whitnall Middle in the ranking list.)

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Whitnall School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitnall School District 91st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitnall Middle

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Rank History for all students at Whitnall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.84 51st 324 84.3%
2005 75.29 54th 332 83.7%
2006 79.85 30th 382 92.1%
2007 74.04 73rd 366 80.1%
2008 73.63 81st 519 84.4%
2009 73.64 90th 521 82.7%
2010 66.61 172nd 539 68.1%
2011 70.42 120th 549 78.1%
2012 68.46 153rd 559 72.6%
2013 70.51 131st 569 77.0%
2014 66.28 173rd 585 70.4%
2015 66.29 177th 612 71.1%
2016 60.74 228th 609 62.6%
2017 52.29 298th 612 51.3%
2018 58.49 245th 579 57.7%
2019 61.62 220th 594 63.0%
2021 66.38 176th 613 71.3%
2022 60.01 223rd 617 63.9%
2023 71.92 142nd 640 77.8%
2024 69.19 183rd 641 71.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Whitnall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.50 4th 101 96.0%
2021 85.92 16th 129 87.6%
2022 46.71 62nd 126 50.8%
2023 87.00 11th 132 91.7%
2024 86.02 11th 131 91.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Whitnall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.73 67th 140 52.1%
2019 78.91 8th 153 94.8%
2021 78.22 5th 138 96.4%
2022 61.87 29th 158 81.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whitnall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.84 59th 417 85.9%
2019 50.62 178th 414 57.0%
2021 57.45 126th 437 71.2%
2022 70.64 57th 421 86.5%
2023 59.41 116th 439 73.6%
2024 67.86 92nd 425 78.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitnall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.21 213th 489 56.4%
2019 47.22 251st 487 48.5%
2021 65.86 106th 499 78.8%
2022 45.24 287th 522 45.0%
2023 70.54 89th 525 83.0%
2024 59.92 171st 520 67.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Whitnall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.52 239th 551 56.6%
2019 63.98 182nd 557 67.3%
2021 65.77 165th 574 71.3%
2022 56.36 252nd 576 56.3%
2023 73.39 121st 579 79.1%
2024 74.69 129th 580 77.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Whitnall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.98 221st 551 59.9%
2019 57.40 241st 557 56.7%
2021 67.39 162nd 572 71.7%
2022 63.81 175th 577 69.7%
2023 70.71 141st 591 76.1%
2024 63.15 213th 585 63.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Whitnall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.30 26th 90 71.1%
2021 54.82 38th 90 57.8%
2022 53.87 44th 95 53.7%
2023 83.98 17th 90 81.1%
2024 78.74 23rd 87 73.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Whitnall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.13 110th 127 13.4%
2023 90.64 6th 130 95.4%
2024 88.41 9th 118 92.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Whitnall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.92 70th 204 65.7%
2019 61.08 61st 209 70.8%
2021 71.20 35th 225 84.4%
2022 59.60 70th 221 68.3%
2023 82.13 31st 229 86.5%
2024 80.22 30th 239 87.4%
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Rank History for White students at Whitnall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.41 172nd 375 54.1%
2019 51.59 186th 382 51.3%
2021 60.34 143rd 393 63.6%
2022 57.23 150th 397 62.2%
2023 61.85 136th 412 67.0%
2024 54.77 189th 407 53.6%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Whitnall Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 603 48 35 11 2 n/a n/a 0 699
1989 615 50 35 11 1 n/a n/a 0 712
1990 536 41 38 9 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1991 555 38 31 10 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1992 572 49 29 20 3 n/a n/a 0 673
1993 603 53 34 13 1 n/a n/a 0 704
1994 529 42 25 19 2 n/a n/a 0 617
1995 612 32 52 14 2 n/a n/a 0 712
1996 612 32 52 14 2 n/a n/a 0 712
1997 625 27 50 8 2 n/a n/a 0 712
1998 606 29 47 8 3 n/a n/a 0 693
1999 619 21 48 9 5 n/a n/a 0 702
2000 557 17 43 12 3 n/a n/a 0 632
2001 487 17 44 8 3 n/a n/a 0 559
2002 523 25 35 12 4 n/a n/a 0 599
2003 523 25 35 12 4 n/a n/a 0 599
2004 535 30 25 15 3 n/a n/a 0 608
2005 529 24 30 23 6 n/a n/a 0 612
2006 521 25 27 19 4 n/a n/a 0 596
2007 489 29 22 25 5 n/a n/a 0 570
2008 484 24 22 28 6 n/a n/a 0 564
2009 432 23 25 30 7 n/a n/a 0 517
2010 441 17 18 28 8 n/a n/a 0 512
2011 388 15 22 40 1 0 12 0 478
2012 415 18 25 48 2 0 8 0 516
2013 409 14 26 48 3 0 10 0 510
2014 413 11 22 48 3 0 9 0 506
2015 407 13 20 62 2 0 29 0 533
2016 405 13 21 82 2 1 35 0 559
2017 409 18 25 83 2 0 33 0 570
2018 400 18 27 96 3 0 29 0 573
2019 391 21 25 92 0 1 34 0 564
2020 393 20 24 87 1 1 41 0 567
2021 411 18 26 87 1 1 36 0 580
2022 394 22 30 100 1 0 32 0 579
2023 407 23 23 103 0 0 23 0 579

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 Whitnall Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 699 42.2 16.5 12.2
1989 712 45.3 15.7 10.4
1990 624 40.7 15.3 10.4
1991 634 37.8 16.7 11.2
1992 673 40.4 16.6 11.7
1993 704 42.9 16.4 10.5
1994 617 39.5 15.6 10.4
1995 712 41.5 17.2 7.9
1996 712 41.5 17.2 7.9
1997 712 3.0 237.3 8
1998 693 43.1 16.1 6.8
1999 702 42.8 16.4 10.3
2000 632 42.3 14.9 9.5
2001 559 40.4 13.8 9.1
2002 599 38.3 15.6 10.7
2003 599 38.3 15.6 10.7
2004 608 36.8 16.5 9.7
2005 612 38.7 15.8 n/a
2006 596 42.2 14.1 n/a
2007 570 39.8 14.3 10.9
2008 564 37.3 15.1 10.6
2009 517 34.7 14.9 12
2010 512 32.5 15.7 17.4
2011 478 30.4 15.6 19.2
2012 516 30.2 17.0 27.1
2013 510 30.9 16.4 26.9
2014 506 32.5 15.5 25.5
2015 533 n/a n/a 26.6
2016 559 36.0 15.5 25.4
2017 570 37.2 15.3 20.5
2018 573 35.9 15.9 23.4
2019 564 40.6 13.8 24.5
2020 567 42.6 13.2 26.8
2021 580 41.9 13.8 31.2
2022 579 44.1 13.1 25.9
2023 579 45.2 12.7 30.4

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 Whitnall Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 699 42.2 16.5 12.2
1989 712 45.3 15.7 10.4
1990 624 40.7 15.3 10.4
1991 634 37.8 16.7 11.2
1992 673 40.4 16.6 11.7
1993 704 42.9 16.4 10.5
1994 617 39.5 15.6 10.4
1995 712 41.5 17.2 7.9
1996 712 41.5 17.2 7.9
1997 712 3.0 237.3 8
1998 693 43.1 16.1 6.8
1999 702 42.8 16.4 10.3
2000 632 42.3 14.9 9.5
2001 559 40.4 13.8 9.1
2002 599 38.3 15.6 10.7
2003 599 38.3 15.6 10.7
2004 608 36.8 16.5 9.7
2005 612 38.7 15.8 n/a
2006 596 42.2 14.1 n/a
2007 570 39.8 14.3 10.9
2008 564 37.3 15.1 10.6
2009 517 34.7 14.9 12
2010 512 32.5 15.7 17.4
2011 478 30.4 15.6 19.2
2012 516 30.2 17.0 27.1
2013 510 30.9 16.4 26.9
2014 506 32.5 15.5 25.5
2015 533 n/a n/a 26.6
2016 559 36.0 15.5 25.4
2017 570 37.2 15.3 20.5
2018 573 35.9 15.9 23.4
2019 564 40.6 13.8 24.5
2020 567 42.6 13.2 26.8
2021 580 41.9 13.8 31.2
2022 579 44.1 13.1 25.9
2023 579 45.2 12.7 30.4

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 Whitnall Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $355 (3.4%) $10,153 (96.6%) $10,507
2020 $245 (2.2%) $10,729 (97.8%) $10,973
2021 $429 (3.9%) $10,546 (96.1%) $10,975

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitnall Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 220th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 142nd of 640 Middle schools
 14.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Whitnall Middle)47.842.2
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Whitnall School District)47.842.2
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Whitnall Middle)34.844.4
 9.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Whitnall School District)34.844.4
 9.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Whitnall Middle)50.854.5
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Whitnall School District)50.854.5
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Whitnall Middle)44.953.6
 8.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Whitnall School District)44.953.6
 8.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Whitnall Middle)45.447.8
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Whitnall School District)45.447.8
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Whitnall Middle)43.742.6
 1.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Whitnall School District)43.742.6
 1.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Whitnall Middle)53.568.8
 15.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Whitnall School District)53.568.8
 15.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Whitnall Middle)65.564.4
 1.2%
   8th Grade Science (Whitnall School District)65.564.4
 1.2%
   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 Students564579
 2.7%
African American2123
 9.5%
American Indian00
Asian2523
 8%
Hispanic92103
 12%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White391407
 4.1%
Two or More Races3423
 32.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.5%30.4%
 5.9%


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Students who attend Whitnall Middle usually go on to attend Whitnall High

Whitnall Middle ranks 183rd of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Whitnall Middle are 70% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 579 students attended Whitnall Middle.


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