Badger Ridge Middle

Summary:

Badger Ridge Middle is a public middle school located in Verona, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 733 students. The school is part of the Verona Area School District, which is ranked 104 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Badger Ridge Middle has shown a mixed performance in academic test scores, with its 6th and 7th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) scores above the state average, but its 8th-grade ELA and math scores below the state and district averages. The school's performance on the Forward Exam has fluctuated over the years, ranking as high as 195 out of Wisconsin middle schools in 2013-2014 and as low as 460 in 2016-2017. The school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as Asian, African American, and White students, is strong, ranking in the top half or top third of Wisconsin middle schools. However, the school's performance for Hispanic, English Language Learner (ELL), and low-socioeconomic status students is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of Wisconsin middle schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Savanna Oaks Middle in the Verona Area School District has generally outperformed Badger Ridge Middle in academic test scores, particularly in ELA and math. Schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District, such as Badger Rock Middle, Hamilton Middle, and Spring Harbor Middle, have also shown stronger academic performance compared to Badger Ridge Middle, especially in the top-performing student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 300 Richard Street
       Verona, WI  53593


(608) 845-4100

District: Verona Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
274th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,900 Help


Students who attend Badger Ridge Middle usually attend:

High:    Verona Area High

Feeder schools for Badger Ridge Middle:

Elementary:    Sugar Creek Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  733

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.7%
Hispanic:
29.6%
African American:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Badger Ridge Middle ranks better than 57.3% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.56. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.7%), Hispanic (29.6%), African American (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Badger Ridge Middle is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Badger Ridge Middle is $12,900.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Badger Ridge Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Badger Ridge Middle 274th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Badger Ridge Middle in the ranking list.)

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Verona Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Verona Area School District 104th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Badger Ridge Middle

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Rank History for all students at Badger Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.03 34th 324 89.5%
2005 72.51 76th 332 77.1%
2006 75.39 60th 382 84.3%
2007 75.23 58th 366 84.2%
2008 73.29 86th 519 83.4%
2009 71.24 117th 521 77.5%
2010 72.64 100th 539 81.4%
2011 65.53 180th 549 67.2%
2012 57.38 309th 559 44.7%
2013 75.38 88th 569 84.5%
2014 64.10 195th 585 66.7%
2015 52.70 328th 612 46.4%
2016 51.83 310th 609 49.1%
2017 32.19 460th 612 24.8%
2018 33.18 440th 579 24.0%
2019 34.90 432nd 594 27.3%
2021 42.12 391st 613 36.2%
2022 43.89 371st 617 39.9%
2023 57.51 254th 640 60.3%
2024 58.56 274th 641 57.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Badger Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.25 40th 101 60.4%
2022 51.27 51st 126 59.5%
2023 61.25 46th 132 65.2%
2024 58.80 49th 131 62.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Badger Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.53 111th 140 20.7%
2019 26.20 141st 153 7.8%
2021 38.09 95th 138 31.2%
2022 36.73 101st 158 36.1%
2023 39.82 99th 170 41.8%
2024 41.28 98th 173 43.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Badger Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.21 266th 417 36.2%
2019 38.72 262nd 414 36.7%
2021 47.46 206th 437 52.9%
2022 46.28 204th 421 51.5%
2023 61.11 104th 439 76.3%
2024 35.18 279th 425 34.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Badger Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.03 474th 489 3.1%
2019 8.84 475th 487 2.5%
2021 20.92 446th 499 10.6%
2022 25.65 426th 522 18.4%
2023 21.92 442nd 525 15.8%
2024 13.81 480th 520 7.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Badger Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.35 414th 551 24.9%
2019 36.47 409th 557 26.6%
2021 45.49 336th 574 41.5%
2022 44.43 343rd 576 40.5%
2023 57.97 224th 579 61.3%
2024 57.16 265th 580 54.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Badger Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.87 399th 551 27.6%
2019 35.42 404th 557 27.5%
2021 40.15 369th 572 35.5%
2022 45.23 330th 577 42.8%
2023 59.22 225th 591 61.9%
2024 59.74 242nd 585 58.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Badger Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 56.44 39th 95 58.9%
2023 79.62 23rd 90 74.4%
2024 44.97 41st 87 52.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Badger Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.39 32nd 123 74.0%
2019 60.44 35th 127 72.4%
2021 35.98 84th 134 37.3%
2022 38.69 69th 125 44.8%
2023 49.31 50th 130 61.5%
2024 62.48 31st 118 73.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Badger Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.22 187th 204 8.3%
2019 16.74 193rd 209 7.7%
2021 28.64 177th 225 21.3%
2022 27.18 171st 221 22.6%
2023 35.62 140th 229 38.9%
2024 30.49 175th 239 26.8%
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Rank History for White students at Badger Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.73 228th 375 39.2%
2019 38.93 257th 382 32.7%
2021 50.43 188th 393 52.2%
2022 55.25 159th 397 59.9%
2023 72.15 88th 412 78.6%
2024 71.03 96th 407 76.4%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Friday, February 10, 2023

Open Quote So great, way better than savanna oaks. My daughter switched and her life has improved tremendously. I have noticed a drop in her grades though, but she is much happier at BRMS. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Badger Ridge Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 464 8 3 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 476
1989 497 9 5 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 514
1990 525 16 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1991 575 23 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 614
1992 620 16 6 3 5 n/a n/a 0 650
1993 660 23 13 11 3 n/a n/a 0 710
1994 723 19 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 763
1995 814 32 25 12 1 n/a n/a 0 884
1996 814 32 25 12 1 n/a n/a 0 884
1997 811 36 20 15 3 n/a n/a 0 885
1998 747 41 35 18 4 n/a n/a 0 845
1999 805 54 39 24 5 n/a n/a 0 927
2000 777 67 21 26 3 n/a n/a 0 894
2001 455 19 6 9 3 n/a n/a 0 492
2002 482 31 8 17 5 n/a n/a 0 543
2003 482 31 8 17 5 n/a n/a 0 543
2004 449 37 5 9 4 n/a n/a 0 504
2005 437 35 9 5 4 n/a n/a 0 490
2006 406 31 8 9 3 n/a n/a 0 457
2007 387 37 2 11 4 n/a n/a 0 441
2008 368 40 4 13 3 n/a n/a 0 428
2009 372 47 8 19 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2010 375 41 10 42 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2011 345 51 4 49 1 0 13 0 463
2012 332 56 4 57 1 1 16 0 467
2013 329 48 10 64 1 1 17 0 470
2014 344 66 13 80 0 1 8 0 512
2015 333 44 14 88 1 0 6 0 486
2016 332 42 12 110 1 0 12 0 509
2017 320 40 9 124 0 1 24 0 518
2018 306 48 13 134 0 2 18 0 521
2019 283 49 16 118 0 1 20 0 487
2020 294 49 13 140 0 0 22 0 518
2021 311 43 12 156 0 0 32 0 554
2022 370 44 15 200 0 0 37 0 666
2023 401 47 19 217 0 0 45 4 733

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 Badger Ridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 476 33.0 14.4 3.6
1989 514 34.0 15.1 3.3
1990 553 35.0 15.8 2
1991 614 35.5 17.2 2.6
1992 650 41.5 15.6 2.9
1993 710 48.7 14.6 3.4
1994 763 51.2 14.9 4.1
1995 884 57.9 15.3 6
1996 884 57.9 15.3 6
1997 885 58.3 15.2 7.1
1998 845 60.3 14.0 8.6
1999 927 66.4 14.0 11
2000 894 66.4 13.5 12.8
2001 492 39.8 12.4 12.6
2002 543 47.4 11.5 15.1
2003 543 47.4 11.5 15.1
2004 504 49.0 10.3 12.7
2005 490 45.2 10.8 n/a
2006 457 41.3 11.1 n/a
2007 441 36.9 12.0 15
2008 428 38.8 11.0 13.3
2009 446 35.6 12.5 15.2
2010 468 34.5 13.5 19.4
2011 463 34.7 13.3 28.1
2012 467 34.3 13.6 30.4
2013 470 38.2 12.3 27
2014 512 38.2 13.3 28.9
2015 486 n/a n/a 27.2
2016 509 39.0 13.0 31.4
2017 518 39.9 12.9 35.3
2018 521 41.4 12.5 33.8
2019 487 42.3 11.4 36.1
2020 518 44.0 11.7 20.7
2021 554 46.1 11.9 39.4
2022 666 51.1 13.0 36.2
2023 733 56.9 12.8 29.3

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 Badger Ridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 476 33.0 14.4 3.6
1989 514 34.0 15.1 3.3
1990 553 35.0 15.8 2
1991 614 35.5 17.2 2.6
1992 650 41.5 15.6 2.9
1993 710 48.7 14.6 3.4
1994 763 51.2 14.9 4.1
1995 884 57.9 15.3 6
1996 884 57.9 15.3 6
1997 885 58.3 15.2 7.1
1998 845 60.3 14.0 8.6
1999 927 66.4 14.0 11
2000 894 66.4 13.5 12.8
2001 492 39.8 12.4 12.6
2002 543 47.4 11.5 15.1
2003 543 47.4 11.5 15.1
2004 504 49.0 10.3 12.7
2005 490 45.2 10.8 n/a
2006 457 41.3 11.1 n/a
2007 441 36.9 12.0 15
2008 428 38.8 11.0 13.3
2009 446 35.6 12.5 15.2
2010 468 34.5 13.5 19.4
2011 463 34.7 13.3 28.1
2012 467 34.3 13.6 30.4
2013 470 38.2 12.3 27
2014 512 38.2 13.3 28.9
2015 486 n/a n/a 27.2
2016 509 39.0 13.0 31.4
2017 518 39.9 12.9 35.3
2018 521 41.4 12.5 33.8
2019 487 42.3 11.4 36.1
2020 518 44.0 11.7 20.7
2021 554 46.1 11.9 39.4
2022 666 51.1 13.0 36.2
2023 733 56.9 12.8 29.3

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 Badger Ridge Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $376 (3.0%) $12,059 (97.0%) $12,435
2020 $334 (2.7%) $11,828 (97.3%) $12,162
2021 $411 (3.2%) $12,489 (96.8%) $12,900

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Badger Ridge Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 432nd of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 254th of 640 Middle schools
 33%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Badger Ridge Middle)19.249.2
 29.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area School District)3949.1
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Badger Ridge Middle)23.943
 19.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Verona Area School District)40.743.1
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Badger Ridge Middle)40.745.1
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area School District)49.144.2
 4.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Badger Ridge Middle)35.535
 0.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Verona Area School District)37.335
 2.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Badger Ridge Middle)23.337.6
 14.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area School District)4039.5
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Badger Ridge Middle)24.325.2
 0.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Verona Area School District)35.928.8
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Badger Ridge Middle)58.666.2
 7.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Verona Area School District)62.866.8
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Badger Ridge Middle)47.352.3
 4.9%
   8th Grade Science (Verona Area School District)56.652.1
 4.5%
   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 Students487733
 50.5%
African American4947
 4.1%
American Indian00
Asian1619
 18.8%
Hispanic118217
 83.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White283401
 41.7%
Two or More Races2045
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.1%29.3%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Badger Ridge Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 733 students attended Badger Ridge Middle.

Students who attend Badger Ridge Middle usually go on to attend Verona Area High

Students at Badger Ridge Middle are 55% White, 30% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Badger Ridge Middle ranks 274th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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