Urban Middle

Summary:

Urban Middle is a public middle school located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 562. It is part of the Sheboygan Area School District, which is ranked 353 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Urban Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin middle schools, typically around the 300-400 range, and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Urban Middle has several key metrics that differentiate it from other schools in the area. The school has relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 0.5% to 2.3% over the past 5 years, which is higher than the state average and the nearby Horace Mann Middle (0.7%) and Farnsworth Middle (1.4%). Additionally, Urban Middle has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 25.7% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby middle schools.

Academically, Urban Middle's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science are consistently lower than the state averages and the Sheboygan Area School District averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking highly for English Language Learner students but struggling with African American, Hispanic, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. These challenges suggest that Urban Middle could benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1226 North Ave
       Sheboygan, WI  53083-4799


(920) 459-3680

District: Sheboygan Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
443rd of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,417 Help


Students who attend Urban Middle usually attend:

High:    North High

Feeder schools for Urban Middle:

Elementary:    Cooper Elementary
    Grant Elementary
    Pigeon River Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  562

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.8%
Asian:
22.1%
Hispanic:
21.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Urban Middle ranks worse than 69.1% of middle schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked middle schools in the Sheboygan Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.91. (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 high 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 Student population at Urban Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.8%), Asian (22.1%), Hispanic (21%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Urban Middle is 13.5. 3 middle schools in the Sheboygan Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Urban Middle is $11,417. 2 middle schools in the Sheboygan Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Urban Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Urban Middle 443rd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Urban Middle in the ranking list.)

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Sheboygan Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheboygan Area School District 353rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Urban Middle

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Rank History for all students at Urban Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.84 218th 324 32.7%
2005 44.30 246th 332 25.9%
2006 57.98 221st 382 42.1%
2007 57.57 220th 366 39.9%
2008 51.84 338th 519 34.9%
2009 55.42 292nd 521 44.0%
2010 49.53 356th 539 34.0%
2011 57.91 287th 549 47.7%
2012 60.70 259th 559 53.7%
2013 53.77 306th 569 46.2%
2014 44.56 395th 585 32.5%
2015 35.79 459th 612 25.0%
2016 46.20 354th 609 41.9%
2017 40.98 393rd 612 35.8%
2018 49.13 319th 579 44.9%
2019 50.31 327th 594 44.9%
2021 48.35 327th 613 46.7%
2022 43.94 370th 617 40.0%
2023 36.87 436th 640 31.9%
2024 37.91 443rd 641 30.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Urban Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.81 72nd 96 25.0%
2019 45.37 56th 101 44.6%
2021 59.94 41st 129 68.2%
2022 47.34 59th 126 53.2%
2024 37.51 89th 131 32.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Urban Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.51 54th 140 61.4%
2019 61.98 26th 153 83.0%
2021 66.89 18th 138 87.0%
2022 66.48 20th 158 87.3%
2023 56.72 38th 170 77.6%
2024 76.53 18th 173 89.6%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Urban Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.19 159th 417 61.9%
2019 49.15 187th 414 54.8%
2021 40.44 266th 437 39.1%
2022 34.75 282nd 421 33.0%
2023 53.18 159th 439 63.8%
2024 47.38 192nd 425 54.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Urban Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.93 249th 489 49.1%
2019 47.88 243rd 487 50.1%
2021 45.44 265th 499 46.9%
2022 45.53 286th 522 45.2%
2023 37.10 347th 525 33.9%
2024 35.05 363rd 520 30.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Urban Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.76 343rd 551 37.7%
2019 45.39 346th 557 37.9%
2021 44.40 347th 574 39.5%
2022 40.81 376th 576 34.7%
2023 34.94 409th 579 29.4%
2024 30.89 445th 580 23.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Urban Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.48 273rd 551 50.5%
2019 55.50 258th 557 53.7%
2021 53.58 264th 572 53.8%
2022 48.99 301st 577 47.8%
2023 40.29 370th 591 37.4%
2024 46.16 358th 585 38.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Urban Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.25 49th 90 45.6%
2019 37.11 51st 91 44.0%
2021 39.16 51st 90 43.3%
2022 40.16 52nd 95 45.3%
2023 33.41 56th 90 37.8%
2024 40.48 50th 87 42.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Urban Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.96 46th 123 62.6%
2019 35.17 74th 127 41.7%
2021 38.67 78th 134 41.8%
2022 26.99 99th 125 20.8%
2024 72.54 21st 118 82.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Urban Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.77 38th 204 81.4%
2019 59.46 64th 209 69.4%
2021 56.76 81st 225 64.0%
2022 43.06 118th 221 46.6%
2023 33.84 149th 229 34.9%
2024 27.75 185th 239 22.6%
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Rank History for White students at Urban Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.98 233rd 375 37.9%
2019 50.55 194th 382 49.2%
2021 44.98 223rd 393 43.3%
2022 45.60 219th 397 44.8%
2023 38.23 267th 412 35.2%
2024 37.00 274th 407 32.7%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Middle 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.

Urban Middle Test Scores
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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a teacher
Thursday, September 11, 2014

Open Quote At Urban Middle School we strive to provide a comprehensive and academically challenging middle school experience for all students. As a middle school we are committed to supporting both the academic and social/emotional needs of our students. While middle school is a time for transition, you will find that your children adapt quickly to the culture here at Urban and find their ‘niche,’ both in and out of the classroom. Please encourage your children to participate in new experiences and activities here at Urban.

We are committed to the success of every student. We work collaboratively in both small and large groups to address the needs of all students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Urban Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 606 4 29 11 3 n/a n/a 0 653
1989 617 6 23 17 2 n/a n/a 0 665
1990 654 3 28 13 2 n/a n/a 0 700
1991 612 3 33 16 2 n/a n/a 0 666
1992 646 3 56 14 1 n/a n/a 0 720
1993 657 2 68 15 1 n/a n/a 0 743
1994 693 2 82 23 2 n/a n/a 0 802
1995 669 0 101 25 7 n/a n/a 0 802
1996 669 0 101 25 7 n/a n/a 0 802
1997 639 4 106 29 5 n/a n/a 0 783
1998 617 5 113 28 6 n/a n/a 0 769
1999 602 10 114 35 4 n/a n/a 0 765
2000 621 7 124 44 6 n/a n/a 0 802
2001 618 13 144 44 6 n/a n/a 0 825
2002 577 18 153 47 7 n/a n/a 0 802
2003 577 18 153 47 7 n/a n/a 0 802
2004 558 16 140 57 7 n/a n/a 0 778
2005 539 19 163 61 8 n/a n/a 0 790
2006 517 17 162 58 6 n/a n/a 0 760
2007 492 14 158 54 6 n/a n/a 0 724
2008 497 20 166 63 5 n/a n/a 0 751
2009 477 18 161 81 3 n/a n/a 0 740
2010 449 21 161 81 4 n/a n/a 0 716
2011 449 27 165 86 4 0 3 0 734
2012 438 31 157 78 6 0 8 0 718
2013 412 26 154 81 6 0 17 0 696
2014 395 30 146 92 4 0 17 0 684
2015 375 26 144 109 4 0 15 0 673
2016 377 35 136 119 3 0 14 0 684
2017 384 34 112 126 2 0 20 0 678
2018 377 33 136 114 2 0 32 0 694
2019 344 39 133 120 0 0 37 0 673
2020 317 23 155 122 0 0 42 0 659
2021 297 29 153 114 0 0 51 0 644
2022 271 30 131 111 2 0 48 0 593
2023 246 24 124 118 2 0 48 0 562

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 Urban Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 653 44.2 14.7 14.5
1989 665 46.0 14.4 12.8
1990 700 44.8 15.6 12.7
1991 666 44.4 15.0 16.8
1992 720 44.4 16.2 17.2
1993 743 49.2 15.1 17.5
1994 802 52.6 15.2 20.6
1995 802 56.0 14.3 17.5
1996 802 56.0 14.3 17.5
1997 783 51.2 15.3 18.5
1998 769 52.7 14.6 17.3
1999 765 55.3 13.8 24.3
2000 802 54.9 14.6 24.3
2001 825 55.7 14.8 26.2
2002 802 58.2 13.8 33.9
2003 802 58.2 13.8 33.9
2004 778 57.2 13.6 34.8
2005 790 57.0 13.9 n/a
2006 760 58.6 13.0 n/a
2007 724 53.5 13.5 33
2008 751 51.7 14.5 37.8
2009 740 54.0 13.7 40.8
2010 716 52.8 13.5 50
2011 734 50.0 14.6 51.1
2012 718 45.9 15.6 51.5
2013 696 47.5 14.6 48
2014 684 43.3 15.7 49.9
2015 673 n/a n/a 48.4
2016 684 42.0 16.2 41.4
2017 678 41.7 16.2 0.4
2018 694 43.2 16.0 43.4
2019 673 41.9 16.0 49
2020 659 44.2 14.9 52.2
2021 644 44.6 14.4 48.6
2022 593 46.3 12.7 50.9
2023 562 41.4 13.5 51.4

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 Urban Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 653 44.2 14.7 14.5
1989 665 46.0 14.4 12.8
1990 700 44.8 15.6 12.7
1991 666 44.4 15.0 16.8
1992 720 44.4 16.2 17.2
1993 743 49.2 15.1 17.5
1994 802 52.6 15.2 20.6
1995 802 56.0 14.3 17.5
1996 802 56.0 14.3 17.5
1997 783 51.2 15.3 18.5
1998 769 52.7 14.6 17.3
1999 765 55.3 13.8 24.3
2000 802 54.9 14.6 24.3
2001 825 55.7 14.8 26.2
2002 802 58.2 13.8 33.9
2003 802 58.2 13.8 33.9
2004 778 57.2 13.6 34.8
2005 790 57.0 13.9 n/a
2006 760 58.6 13.0 n/a
2007 724 53.5 13.5 33
2008 751 51.7 14.5 37.8
2009 740 54.0 13.7 40.8
2010 716 52.8 13.5 50
2011 734 50.0 14.6 51.1
2012 718 45.9 15.6 51.5
2013 696 47.5 14.6 48
2014 684 43.3 15.7 49.9
2015 673 n/a n/a 48.4
2016 684 42.0 16.2 41.4
2017 678 41.7 16.2 0.4
2018 694 43.2 16.0 43.4
2019 673 41.9 16.0 49
2020 659 44.2 14.9 52.2
2021 644 44.6 14.4 48.6
2022 593 46.3 12.7 50.9
2023 562 41.4 13.5 51.4

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 Urban Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $231 (2.2%) $10,476 (97.8%) $10,707
2020 $197 (1.8%) $10,547 (98.2%) $10,743
2021 $437 (3.8%) $10,980 (96.2%) $11,417

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Urban Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 327th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 436th of 640 Middle schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Urban Middle)42.219.8
 22.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sheboygan Area School District)40.828.5
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Urban Middle)48.525.3
 23.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sheboygan Area School District)42.232.4
 9.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Urban Middle)4730.6
 16.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sheboygan Area School District)45.431.9
 13.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Urban Middle)30.926.8
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sheboygan Area School District)33.327.7
 5.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Urban Middle)35.224.9
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sheboygan Area School District)37.430.5
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Urban Middle)28.629.4
 0.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sheboygan Area School District)30.424.1
 6.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Urban Middle)51.156.1
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Sheboygan Area School District)48.754.5
 5.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Urban Middle)60.854.1
 6.7%
   8th Grade Science (Sheboygan Area School District)53.845.1
 8.8%
   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 Students673562
 16.5%
African American3924
 38.5%
American Indian02
Asian133124
 6.8%
Hispanic120118
 1.7%
Pacific Islander00
White344246
 28.5%
Two or More Races3748
 29.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49%51.4%
 2.4%


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Students who attend Urban Middle usually go on to attend North High

Urban Middle ranks 443rd of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 562 students attended Urban Middle.

Students at Urban Middle are 44% White, 22% Asian, 21% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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