Serving 422 students in grades 6-8, Wayne Bartels Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wayne Bartels Middle School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
422 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wayne Bartels Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Bartels Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1310 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
78%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Bartels Middle School's ranking?
Wayne Bartels Middle School is ranked #1310 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Wayne Bartels Middle School?
422 students attend Wayne Bartels Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Wayne Bartels Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayne Bartels Middle School?
Wayne Bartels Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wayne Bartels Middle School offer ?
Wayne Bartels Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wayne Bartels Middle School part of?
Wayne Bartels Middle School is part of Portage Community School District.
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