Longfellow Middle

Public 6-8

 7600 W North Ave
       Wauwatosa, WI  53213-1719


(414) 773-2400

District: Wauwatosa School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 640 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,869 Help


Students who attend Longfellow Middle usually attend:

High:    East High

Feeder schools for Longfellow Middle:

Elementary:    Jefferson Elementary
    Lincoln Elementary
    Roosevelt Elementary
    Washington Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  737

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.5%
African American:
14.7%
Hispanic:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18% Help


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Compare Details Longfellow Middle ranks better than 88.6% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.11. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.5%), African American (14.7%), Hispanic (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Longfellow Middle is 15.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Longfellow Middle is $11,869.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Longfellow Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Longfellow Middle 73rd of 640 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Longfellow Middle in the ranking list.)

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Wauwatosa School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wauwatosa School District 82nd of 424 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Longfellow Middle

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Rank History for all students at Longfellow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.76 18th 324 94.4%
2005 75.61 50th 332 84.9%
2006 75.56 58th 382 84.8%
2007 74.82 65th 366 82.2%
2008 71.67 115th 519 77.8%
2009 69.36 136th 521 73.9%
2010 72.93 99th 539 81.6%
2011 66.19 172nd 549 68.7%
2012 64.60 210th 559 62.4%
2013 80.69 59th 569 89.6%
2014 81.45 55th 585 90.6%
2015 73.30 114th 612 81.4%
2016 78.06 81st 609 86.7%
2017 70.51 134th 612 78.1%
2018 73.41 107th 579 81.5%
2019 72.44 135th 594 77.3%
2021 74.76 107th 613 82.5%
2022 74.34 115th 617 81.4%
2023 82.11 73rd 640 88.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Longfellow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.48 32nd 96 66.7%
2019 63.93 30th 101 70.3%
2021 59.71 44th 129 65.9%
2022 56.36 42nd 126 66.7%
2023 68.29 31st 132 76.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Longfellow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.12 153rd 158 3.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Longfellow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.27 50th 417 88.0%
2019 76.85 36th 414 91.3%
2021 71.08 59th 437 86.5%
2022 73.69 43rd 421 89.8%
2023 83.80 23rd 439 94.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Longfellow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.06 319th 489 34.8%
2019 35.00 355th 487 27.1%
2021 44.05 278th 499 44.3%
2022 37.85 347th 522 33.5%
2023 48.31 260th 525 50.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Longfellow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.93 92nd 551 83.3%
2019 72.37 119th 557 78.6%
2021 74.89 102nd 574 82.2%
2022 77.49 85th 576 85.2%
2023 83.13 63rd 579 89.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Longfellow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.41 122nd 551 77.9%
2019 71.06 123rd 557 77.9%
2021 73.92 109th 572 80.9%
2022 69.34 133rd 577 76.9%
2023 80.39 76th 591 87.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Longfellow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.94 32nd 90 64.4%
2019 65.02 35th 91 61.5%
2022 45.68 49th 95 48.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Longfellow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.49 63rd 123 48.8%
2019 56.20 43rd 127 66.1%
2021 69.41 23rd 134 82.8%
2022 64.13 32nd 125 74.4%
2023 71.30 20th 130 84.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Longfellow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.16 8th 204 96.1%
2019 78.67 25th 209 88.0%
2021 70.87 36th 225 84.0%
2022 79.91 30th 221 86.4%
2023 86.33 23rd 229 90.0%
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Rank History for White students at Longfellow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.42 36th 375 90.4%
2019 80.31 44th 382 88.5%
2021 85.19 30th 393 92.4%
2022 82.91 43rd 397 89.2%
2023 88.20 30th 412 92.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Friday, May 4, 2012

Open Quote Wouldnt recommend this school to anyone. My child comes home crying daily about how bad it is: bullying, teasing, many bad teachers who don't teach, but are great at yelling. Pricipal doesnt care enough to return emails or calls w/ concerns. Some classes are overcrowded-kids have to fight for seats and many disruptive students from neighboring city who get no consequences for unbelieveable actions! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Longfellow Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 451 51 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1989 431 47 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 491
1990 717 74 21 8 1 n/a n/a 0 821
1991 787 83 23 14 5 n/a n/a 0 912
1992 810 91 21 16 7 n/a n/a 0 945
1993 830 92 18 14 12 n/a n/a 0 966
1994 858 94 21 11 5 n/a n/a 0 989
1995 835 100 33 14 2 n/a n/a 0 984
1996 835 100 33 14 2 n/a n/a 0 984
1997 828 107 42 14 6 n/a n/a 0 997
1998 819 112 50 15 10 n/a n/a 0 1006
1999 811 113 40 14 11 n/a n/a 0 989
2000 776 114 35 23 9 n/a n/a 0 957
2001 786 104 32 32 4 n/a n/a 0 958
2002 750 122 32 26 3 n/a n/a 0 933
2003 750 122 32 26 3 n/a n/a 0 933
2004 699 126 29 20 4 n/a n/a 0 878
2005 666 113 28 22 6 n/a n/a 0 835
2006 639 119 38 30 7 n/a n/a 0 833
2007 649 115 38 30 6 n/a n/a 0 838
2008 642 125 44 24 7 n/a n/a 0 842
2009 615 131 40 23 9 n/a n/a 0 818
2010 636 153 38 27 8 n/a n/a 0 862
2011 595 152 22 31 5 0 43 0 848
2012 597 152 26 34 1 3 45 0 858
2013 558 133 23 44 1 4 58 0 821
2014 568 143 23 38 1 4 67 0 844
2015 573 119 25 52 1 1 70 0 841
2016 588 131 26 51 0 2 62 0 860
2017 582 145 26 59 0 2 60 0 874
2018 540 135 24 50 1 1 47 0 798
2019 509 137 25 56 3 0 52 0 782
2020 500 130 29 57 0 0 51 0 767
2021 486 126 23 67 2 0 52 0 756
2022 485 109 18 53 1 0 52 0 718
2023 505 108 16 56 1 0 51 0 737

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Longfellow Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 35.4 14.4 4.7
1989 491 36.7 13.3 4.1
1990 821 61.0 13.4 4.1
1991 912 65.3 13.9 4.6
1992 945 65.4 14.4 5.9
1993 966 68.5 14.1 5.8
1994 989 72.9 13.6 6.1
1995 984 72.9 13.5 5.7
1996 984 72.9 13.5 5.7
1997 997 69.1 14.4 5.5
1998 1006 64.8 15.5 5.2
1999 989 66.8 14.8 8.7
2000 957 65.3 14.7 7.3
2001 958 65.6 14.6 8
2002 933 64.8 14.4 9.2
2003 933 64.8 14.4 9.2
2004 878 61.1 14.4 12.3
2005 835 59.4 14.1 n/a
2006 833 59.4 14.0 n/a
2007 838 60.0 14.0 13.2
2008 842 59.7 14.1 12.2
2009 818 51.7 15.8 13.9
2010 862 51.8 16.6 15.3
2011 848 59.2 14.3 18.5
2012 858 56.4 15.1 22.4
2013 821 53.6 15.3 21.3
2014 844 55.2 15.2 27.3
2015 841 n/a n/a 25.1
2016 860 56.0 15.3 25.7
2017 874 56.5 15.4 22.2
2018 798 54.0 14.7 19
2019 782 51.2 15.2 24.6
2020 767 51.0 15.0 20.5
2021 756 52.4 14.4 24.7
2022 718 47.3 15.1 23
2023 737 48.1 15.3 18

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Longfellow Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 35.4 14.4 4.7
1989 491 36.7 13.3 4.1
1990 821 61.0 13.4 4.1
1991 912 65.3 13.9 4.6
1992 945 65.4 14.4 5.9
1993 966 68.5 14.1 5.8
1994 989 72.9 13.6 6.1
1995 984 72.9 13.5 5.7
1996 984 72.9 13.5 5.7
1997 997 69.1 14.4 5.5
1998 1006 64.8 15.5 5.2
1999 989 66.8 14.8 8.7
2000 957 65.3 14.7 7.3
2001 958 65.6 14.6 8
2002 933 64.8 14.4 9.2
2003 933 64.8 14.4 9.2
2004 878 61.1 14.4 12.3
2005 835 59.4 14.1 n/a
2006 833 59.4 14.0 n/a
2007 838 60.0 14.0 13.2
2008 842 59.7 14.1 12.2
2009 818 51.7 15.8 13.9
2010 862 51.8 16.6 15.3
2011 848 59.2 14.3 18.5
2012 858 56.4 15.1 22.4
2013 821 53.6 15.3 21.3
2014 844 55.2 15.2 27.3
2015 841 n/a n/a 25.1
2016 860 56.0 15.3 25.7
2017 874 56.5 15.4 22.2
2018 798 54.0 14.7 19
2019 782 51.2 15.2 24.6
2020 767 51.0 15.0 20.5
2021 756 52.4 14.4 24.7
2022 718 47.3 15.1 23
2023 737 48.1 15.3 18

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Longfellow Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $87 (0.8%) $10,525 (99.2%) $10,612
2020 $137 (1.3%) $10,747 (98.7%) $10,884
2021 $328 (2.8%) $11,539 (97.2%) $11,869

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Longfellow Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 135th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 73rd of 640 Middle schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Middle)56.960.6
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)5250.7
 1.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Middle)56.565
 8.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)53.850
 3.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Middle)62.963.8
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)61.551.6
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Middle)59.152.9
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)56.440.8
 15.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Middle)42.850.4
 7.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)44.947.5
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Middle)37.742.3
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)38.338.4
 0.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Longfellow Middle)68.673.8
 5.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wauwatosa School District)67.869.9
 2.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Longfellow Middle)54.564.2
 9.7%
   8th Grade Science (Wauwatosa School District)58.163
 4.8%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students782737
 5.8%
African American137108
 21.2%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2516
 36%
Hispanic5656
Pacific Islander00
White509505
 0.8%
Two or More Races5251
 1.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.6%18%
 6.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 737 students attended Longfellow Middle.

Students at Longfellow Middle are 69% White, 15% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Longfellow Middle usually go on to attend East High

Longfellow Middle ranks 73rd of 640 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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