Longfellow Middle

longfellow.wauwatosa.k12.wi.us/o/longfellow

782 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Longfellow Middle School is a public school located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Wauwatosa School District, the school focuses on creating a balanced educational environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school by offering a variety of core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities that encourage students to explore their interests and build a sense of community.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be active participants in their learning. With its location on West North Avenue, it serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between parents, teachers, and students. Through its various programs and emphasis on character development, Longfellow Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning in its diverse student body.

782

Total Students

49.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longfellow Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	546
Hispanic	55
Black	93
Asian	17
Two or More	69
American Indian	2

White
546 (69.8%)
Black
93 (11.9%)
Two or More
69 (8.8%)
Hispanic
55 (7.0%)
Asian
17 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Wauwatosa School District
Phone:	(414)773-2400
Website:	http://longfellow.wauwatosa.k12.wi.us/o/longfellow
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 6 262

Grade 7 255

Grade 8 265