Wayne Bartels Middle

Portage Community School District
2505 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
422 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wayne Bartels Middle School, located in Portage, Wisconsin, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the middle grades within the Portage Community School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for early adolescents. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging active participation in the local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates technology and extracurricular opportunities. As part of the Portage Community School District, Wayne Bartels Middle School leverages district-wide resources to support diverse learning styles and promote a culture of inclusivity and safety. Families looking for detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district initiatives can access the school's resources through the official Portage Community School District website.
422
Total Students
31.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    329 (78.0%)
  • Hispanic
    54 (12.8%)
  • Two or More
    27 (6.4%)
  • Black
    6 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Portage Community School District
Phone: (608)742-2165
Website: http://www.portage.k12.wi.us/schools/middle/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 169
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 6 136
Grade 7 129
Grade 8 157
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pardeeville Middle
Pardeeville Area School District
248 Students
120 Oak St
Pardeeville, WI 53954 (8.9 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th