West Salem Middle

(608)786-2090

www.wsalem.k12.wi.us

534 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

West Salem Middle School, located in West Salem, Wisconsin, serves as a central hub for student development within the School District of West Salem. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. By focusing on both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its adolescent student body for the challenges of secondary education, emphasizing core subjects while encouraging personal responsibility and community engagement.

Beyond the classroom, West Salem Middle School provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which are designed to help students discover their interests and build collaborative skills. The school maintains a strong connection with the local community, often leveraging its location to provide a safe and stable learning atmosphere. Through its official website, the school keeps families informed and involved, ensuring a partnership between educators and parents to support the holistic development of every student.

534

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Salem Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	486
Hispanic	14
Black	8
Asian	4
Two or More	14
American Indian	8

White
486 (91.0%)
Hispanic
14 (2.6%)
Two or More
14 (2.6%)
Black
8 (1.5%)
American Indian
8 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)

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:	West Salem School District
Phone:	(608)786-2090
Website:	http://www.wsalem.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 5 119

Grade 6 138

Grade 7 133

Grade 8 144