Fritsche Middle School serves 537 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
537 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)56%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
55%
14%
Black
27%
9%
White
15%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% WI state average).
How many students attend Fritsche Middle School?
537 students attend Fritsche Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Fritsche Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fritsche Middle School?
Fritsche Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fritsche Middle School offer ?
Fritsche Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fritsche Middle School part of?
Fritsche Middle School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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