Whitman Middle

whitman.wauwatosa.k12.wi.us/o/whitman

570 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Whitman Middle School, located in the Wauwatosa School District in Wisconsin, serves students in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes both rigorous instruction and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond, encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

The school community is active and focused on creating a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. Whitman offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and build strong peer connections. With a focus on preparing students to be engaged citizens, Whitman Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential within a diverse and dynamic learning environment.

570

Total Students

47.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitman Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	68
Black	158
Asian	35
Two or More	50
American Indian	2

White
257 (45.1%)
Black
158 (27.7%)
Hispanic
68 (11.9%)
Two or More
50 (8.8%)
Asian
35 (6.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)773-2600
Website:	http://whitman.wauwatosa.k12.wi.us/o/whitman
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 6 201

Grade 7 184

Grade 8 185