Waunakee Middle

(608)849-2060

www.waunakee.k12.wi.us

667 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Waunakee Middle School, located at 1001 South Street in Waunakee, Wisconsin, serves as a key educational institution within the Waunakee Community School District. Dedicated to the development of students in the middle grades, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The facility is designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of adolescents, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and the cultivation of personal responsibility and character.

As part of a district known for its commitment to academic excellence, Waunakee Middle School offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities aimed at engaging students in a well-rounded experience. By leveraging strong community involvement and a focus on collaborative learning, the school aims to prepare its student body for future success in the district's high school and beyond. Families looking for more detailed information on the school’s specific curriculum, district policies, or calendar events can visit their official website at [http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us](http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us).

667

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waunakee Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	528
Hispanic	61
Black	17
Asian	28
Two or More	33

White
528 (79.2%)
Hispanic
61 (9.1%)
Two or More
33 (4.9%)
Asian
28 (4.2%)
Black
17 (2.5%)

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:	Waunakee Community School District
Phone:	(608)849-2060
Website:	http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	667
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 7 310

Grade 8 357