Les Paul Middle

www.waukesha.k12.wi.us

547 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Les Paul Middle School, located at 325 Carroll Street in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is a public middle school serving the students of the School District of Waukesha. Named after the legendary musician and inventor who hailed from the city, the school is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. It serves students in the middle grades, providing a curriculum designed to transition them from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school.

The school places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded education, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies with opportunities for creative and extracurricular exploration. As part of the Waukesha district, Les Paul Middle School focuses on integrating modern technology and collaborative learning strategies to prepare students for future success. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and encouraging student participation in athletics, arts, and clubs, the school aims to help young adolescents develop both their academic skills and their character.

547

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Les Paul Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	345
Hispanic	141
Black	22
Asian	10
Two or More	29

White
345 (63.1%)
Hispanic
141 (25.8%)
Two or More
29 (5.3%)
Black
22 (4.0%)
Asian
10 (1.8%)

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:	Waukesha School District
Phone:	(262)970-3105
Website:	http://www.waukesha.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 6 159

Grade 7 196

Grade 8 192