Whitehorse Middle

whitehorse.madison.k12.wi.us/

415 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Whitehorse Middle School, located on Schenk Street in Madison, Wisconsin, is a public middle school serving the Eastside community as part of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD). The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By aligning with the district's broader mission, Whitehorse strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond through a curriculum that balances core academics with diverse elective opportunities.

The school is known for its commitment to supporting a diverse student body, focusing on restorative practices and creating a welcoming culture for all families. As an integral part of the Madison community, Whitehorse provides various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at building a sense of belonging among its students. For those interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment information, the school’s official website through the Madison Metropolitan School District serves as the primary resource for parents, students, and staff.

415

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitehorse Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	103
Black	131
Asian	20
Two or More	47

Black
131 (31.8%)
White
111 (26.9%)
Hispanic
103 (25.0%)
Two or More
47 (11.4%)
Asian
20 (4.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-4480
Website:	http://whitehorse.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 146

Grade 7 128

Grade 8 141