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Bayside Middle School

601 E Ellsworth Ln
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 341 students in grades 5-8, Bayside Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 5% in WI
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bayside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Bayside Middle School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Mascot
Falcons

School Rankings

Bayside Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayside Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#31 out of 1962 schools
(Top 5%)
75%
40%
71%
38%
80-84%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
71%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Falcons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bayside Middle School's ranking?
Bayside Middle School is ranked #31 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Bayside Middle School often compared to?
Bayside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Dale School, Whitefish Bay Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Bayside Middle School?
341 students attend Bayside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bayside Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayside Middle School?
Bayside Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayside Middle School offer ?
Bayside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bayside Middle School part of?
Bayside Middle School is part of Fox Point J2 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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