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Longfellow Middle School vs. Whitman Middle School

Should you attend Longfellow Middle School or Whitman Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Longfellow Middle School
7600 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Whitman Middle School
11100 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Whitman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 750 students in grades 6-8, Longfellow Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 598 students in grades 6-8, Whitman Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
750 students
598 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Longfellow Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Whitman Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Longfellow Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Whitman Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Longfellow Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Whitman Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wauwatosa School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Whitman Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wauwatosa School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#529 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
#1122 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Longfellow Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Whitman Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in WI)
31%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longfellow Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wauwatosa School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitman Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wauwatosa School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Top 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longfellow Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wauwatosa School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitman Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wauwatosa School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longfellow Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wauwatosa School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitman Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wauwatosa School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Longfellow Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Whitman Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
254
192
Grade 7 Students
258
190
Grade 8 Students
238
216

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Longfellow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wauwatosa School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Whitman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wauwatosa School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Longfellow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wauwatosa School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Whitman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wauwatosa School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Longfellow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wauwatosa School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Whitman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wauwatosa School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Longfellow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wauwatosa School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Whitman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wauwatosa School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Longfellow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wauwatosa School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Whitman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wauwatosa School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Longfellow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wauwatosa School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Whitman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wauwatosa School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Longfellow Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wauwatosa School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Whitman Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wauwatosa School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Longfellow Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wauwatosa School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Whitman Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wauwatosa School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Longfellow Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wauwatosa School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Whitman Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wauwatosa School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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