Middleton High

Summary:

Middleton High is a public high school located in Middleton, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,309 students. It is part of the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, which is ranked 54 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Middleton High has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in Wisconsin, ranking within the top 30 schools in the state for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, Middleton High ranked 14th out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Middleton High also maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate of 98.6% and a low dropout rate of just 0.7%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as East High in the Madison Metropolitan School District, Middleton High's academic performance and student outcomes are significantly stronger. For example, Middleton High's 10th-grade students outperformed their peers at East High in Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. While Middleton High has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate compared to previous years, it is still lower than the rates of some nearby schools. Overall, Middleton High's consistent top-tier performance and its ability to outshine many nearby schools make it a model of educational excellence in Wisconsin.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2100 Bristol St
       Middleton, WI  53562


(608) 829-9660

District: Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
14th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,015 Help


Feeder schools for Middleton High:

Elementary:    Elm Lawn Elementary
    Northside Elementary
    Park Elementary
    Sauk Trail Elementary
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Middle:    Glacier Creek Middle
    Kromrey Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  2,237

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.6%
Asian:
11.4%
Hispanic:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Middleton High ranks better than 96.8% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.46. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Middleton High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (65.6%), Asian (11.4%), Hispanic (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middleton High is 14.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middleton High is $12,015.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middleton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Middleton High 14th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Middleton High in the ranking list.)

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Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 54th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Middleton High

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Rank History for all students at Middleton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.58 22nd 275 92.0%
2005 79.03 34th 287 88.2%
2006 75.93 52nd 292 82.2%
2007 82.80 17th 281 94.0%
2008 71.23 106th 437 75.7%
2009 79.05 46th 438 89.5%
2010 74.05 82nd 450 81.8%
2011 75.84 69th 445 84.5%
2012 78.83 41st 452 90.9%
2013 78.79 44th 457 90.4%
2014 83.47 23rd 462 95.0%
2015 77.51 45th 466 90.3%
2016 97.49 8th 408 98.0%
2017 96.78 12th 410 97.1%
2018 94.76 14th 410 96.6%
2019 96.95 6th 400 98.5%
2021 94.49 19th 390 95.1%
2022 94.00 16th 391 95.9%
2023 90.10 26th 415 93.7%
2024 94.46 14th 431 96.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Middleton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 94.96 1st 37 97.3%
2023 57.30 21st 56 62.5%
2024 93.11 4th 71 94.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Middleton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.67 6th 55 89.1%
2024 76.33 11th 95 88.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middleton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.42 34th 255 86.7%
2019 74.70 38th 251 84.9%
2021 66.64 48th 226 78.8%
2022 57.85 76th 250 69.6%
2023 55.43 103rd 271 62.0%
2024 74.26 53rd 326 83.7%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Middleton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.21 13th 355 96.3%
2019 94.55 8th 343 97.7%
2021 92.37 14th 332 95.8%
2022 89.83 17th 343 95.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Middleton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.01 7th 40 82.5%
2019 84.39 4th 32 87.5%
2021 78.51 4th 23 82.6%
2022 88.12 1st 29 96.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Middleton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.59 14th 373 96.2%
2019 96.71 7th 354 98.0%
2021 91.97 17th 334 94.9%
2022 93.25 10th 347 97.1%
2023 88.91 26th 359 92.8%
2024 93.49 13th 365 96.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Middleton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.48 1st 51 98.0%
2019 96.42 1st 44 97.7%
2021 92.09 1st 44 97.7%
2022 93.02 2nd 48 95.8%
2023 92.26 5th 50 90.0%
2024 98.13 1st 51 98.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Middleton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.85 2nd 12 83.3%
2022 73.32 4th 20 80.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Middleton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.97 27th 76 64.5%
2019 67.22 22nd 86 74.4%
2021 47.48 34th 68 50.0%
2022 41.34 49th 86 43.0%
2023 67.99 28th 97 71.1%
2024 61.26 37th 119 68.9%
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Rank History for White students at Middleton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.97 11th 261 95.8%
2019 96.74 7th 266 97.4%
2021 91.49 19th 266 92.9%
2022 92.28 16th 269 94.1%
2023 89.45 24th 271 91.1%
2024 94.09 10th 300 96.7%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for White Students!

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 Middleton High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1202 7 7 10 7 n/a n/a 0 1233
1989 1119 6 9 8 9 n/a n/a 0 1151
1990 1086 14 12 7 9 n/a n/a 0 1128
1991 1084 13 14 6 12 n/a n/a 0 1129
1992 1096 21 15 12 8 n/a n/a 0 1152
1993 1158 31 26 13 12 n/a n/a 0 1240
1994 1172 20 20 13 11 n/a n/a 0 1236
1995 1310 36 24 20 9 n/a n/a 0 1399
1996 1310 36 24 20 9 n/a n/a 0 1399
1997 1336 31 28 18 3 n/a n/a 0 1416
1998 1348 35 43 30 3 n/a n/a 0 1459
1999 1334 33 43 24 4 n/a n/a 0 1438
2000 1416 27 37 35 3 n/a n/a 0 1518
2001 1429 19 42 33 4 n/a n/a 0 1527
2002 1543 26 46 42 3 n/a n/a 0 1660
2003 1543 26 46 42 3 n/a n/a 0 1660
2004 1582 41 49 60 4 n/a n/a 0 1736
2005 1624 41 61 62 8 n/a n/a 0 1796
2006 1630 62 56 61 9 n/a n/a 0 1818
2007 1653 60 60 71 7 n/a n/a 0 1851
2008 1673 69 65 68 4 n/a n/a 0 1879
2009 1606 83 66 77 5 n/a n/a 0 1837
2010 1594 90 73 71 4 n/a n/a 0 1832
2011 1547 96 80 103 4 0 25 0 1855
2012 1551 99 93 100 5 0 31 0 1879
2013 1563 92 111 109 2 0 34 0 1911
2014 1583 90 131 138 4 0 43 0 1989
2015 1566 86 133 132 2 0 45 0 1964
2016 1579 103 139 148 6 1 50 0 2026
2017 1578 99 152 144 8 1 62 0 2044
2018 1580 106 164 178 10 2 68 0 2108
2019 1611 97 185 184 11 2 67 0 2157
2020 1656 101 205 191 8 2 82 0 2245
2021 1650 110 230 209 8 3 91 0 2301
2022 1582 114 237 216 6 1 115 0 2271
2023 1570 112 248 231 7 0 134 7 2309
2024 1467 105 254 251 7 0 143 10 2237

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 Middleton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1233 65.3 18.8 4
1989 1151 61.4 18.7 1.8
1990 1128 66.5 16.9 1.9
1991 1129 69.5 16.2 4.5
1992 1152 69.8 16.5 5.8
1993 1240 73.0 17.0 4
1994 1236 75.2 16.4 2.7
1995 1399 85.7 16.3 4.1
1996 1399 85.7 16.3 4.1
1997 1416 82.0 17.3 5.1
1998 1459 86.3 16.9 6.2
1999 1438 92.9 15.5 9.1
2000 1518 92.9 16.3 8.2
2001 1527 95.2 16.0 9.9
2002 1660 108.5 15.3 7.3
2003 1660 108.5 15.3 7.3
2004 1736 111.5 15.6 7.7
2005 1796 113.6 15.8 n/a
2006 1818 114.2 15.9 n/a
2007 1851 115.0 16.1 8.6
2008 1879 116.8 16.1 9.2
2009 1837 113.2 16.2 9
2010 1832 113.9 16.0 10.4
2011 1855 113.4 16.3 13.2
2012 1879 116.4 16.1 12.8
2013 1911 117.8 16.2 13.4
2014 1989 119.7 16.6 16.4
2015 1964 n/a n/a 16.5
2016 2026 123.0 16.4 16.4
2017 2044 130.4 15.6 14.8
2018 2108 133.5 15.7 15.3
2019 2157 134.3 16.0 16.8
2020 2245 139.1 16.1 16.7
2021 2301 148.0 15.5 19.3
2022 2271 147.0 15.4 19.6
2023 2309 151.2 15.2 18
2024 2237 151.3 14.7 17.9

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 Middleton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1233 65.3 18.8 4
1989 1151 61.4 18.7 1.8
1990 1128 66.5 16.9 1.9
1991 1129 69.5 16.2 4.5
1992 1152 69.8 16.5 5.8
1993 1240 73.0 17.0 4
1994 1236 75.2 16.4 2.7
1995 1399 85.7 16.3 4.1
1996 1399 85.7 16.3 4.1
1997 1416 82.0 17.3 5.1
1998 1459 86.3 16.9 6.2
1999 1438 92.9 15.5 9.1
2000 1518 92.9 16.3 8.2
2001 1527 95.2 16.0 9.9
2002 1660 108.5 15.3 7.3
2003 1660 108.5 15.3 7.3
2004 1736 111.5 15.6 7.7
2005 1796 113.6 15.8 n/a
2006 1818 114.2 15.9 n/a
2007 1851 115.0 16.1 8.6
2008 1879 116.8 16.1 9.2
2009 1837 113.2 16.2 9
2010 1832 113.9 16.0 10.4
2011 1855 113.4 16.3 13.2
2012 1879 116.4 16.1 12.8
2013 1911 117.8 16.2 13.4
2014 1989 119.7 16.6 16.4
2015 1964 n/a n/a 16.5
2016 2026 123.0 16.4 16.4
2017 2044 130.4 15.6 14.8
2018 2108 133.5 15.7 15.3
2019 2157 134.3 16.0 16.8
2020 2245 139.1 16.1 16.7
2021 2301 148.0 15.5 19.3
2022 2271 147.0 15.4 19.6
2023 2309 151.2 15.2 18
2024 2237 151.3 14.7 17.9

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 Middleton High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $156 (1.4%) $10,865 (98.6%) $11,021
2020 $168 (1.5%) $11,364 (98.5%) $11,532
2021 $188 (1.6%) $11,827 (98.4%) $12,015

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Middleton High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 400 High schoolsRanks 26th of 415 High schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Middleton High)6770.3
 3.4%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District)66.569.5
 3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Middleton High)71.457.2
 14.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District)70.256.3
 13.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Middleton High)60.447.4
 13%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District)58.746.1
 12.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Middleton High)61.553.2
 8.3%
   10th Grade Science (Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District)60.352.9
 7.4%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students21572309
 7%
African American97112
 15.5%
American Indian117
 36.4%
Asian185248
 34.1%
Hispanic184231
 25.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White16111570
 2.5%
Two or More Races67134
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.8%18%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Middleton High

Middleton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elm Lawn Elementary
Elementary : Northside Elementary
Elementary : Park Elementary
Elementary : Sauk Trail Elementary
Elementary : Sunset Ridge Elementary
Elementary : West Middleton Elementary
Middle : Glacier Creek Middle
Middle : Kromrey Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,237 students attended Middleton High.

Yes! Middleton High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 14th of 431 Wisconsin high schools.

Students at Middleton High are 66% White, 11% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% 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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