Summary
Bullen Middle is a public middle school in Kenosha, Wisconsin, serving 678 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Kenosha School District, which is ranked 342 out of 426 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Bullen Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin middle schools, with a 1-star rating as well.
Bullen Middle's academic performance is a significant concern, with consistently low standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects compared to the district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 27.39% of 6th graders, 32.06% of 7th graders, and 43.43% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district scores of 42.64%, 41.8%, and 46.31%, respectively, and the state scores of 53.66%, 53.59%, and 53.97%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom quarter of Wisconsin middle schools for African American, Hispanic, Multi-racial, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.
Bullen Middle's challenges extend beyond academics, with high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 17.7% to 29.5% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. In comparison, nearby Oak Creek West Middle, Oak Creek East Middle, Starbuck - An IB World School, Lance Middle, Mahone Middle, Lincoln Middle, and Washington Middle all consistently outperform Bullen Middle in academic achievement and other key metrics.
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