Greendale Middle, Greendale WI - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Greendale Middle

Greendale Middle is a regular public school serving grades six through eight in the village of Greendale, Wisconsin. It is one of five schools in the Greendale School District. The school's enrollment is moderate for a suburban middle school, with a student body that is predominantly white, followed by a notable Hispanic population and smaller shares of Asian, multiracial, and Black students. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that is below the national average and reflects the community’s overall income profile. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the data.

Academically, Greendale Middle posts results that place it well above the midpoint of its peers. The school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits in the top quartile relative to districts in Milwaukee County. In math, proficiency rates move from the mid-sixties in sixth grade to seventy percent in eighth grade. English language arts rates are similar, climbing from roughly two-thirds of sixth graders proficient to nearly three-quarters by eighth grade. Eighth-grade science and social studies results are also solid, with social studies notably strong. Testing participation was nearly universal at every grade, reinforcing the reliability of these results. The school does not have a graduation rate because it does not serve high school grades.

The school environment data, including discipline statistics, course access, and staffing levels, was not provided. Chronic absenteeism figures were also absent from the reporting. A parent looking into these areas may want to follow up with the school directly to learn more.

Greendale itself shapes the experience of attending this school. The village was built as a planned Greenbelt community during the New Deal, designed so that residents could walk to schools, shops, and parks. That original garden-city design remains visible today. The Village Center holds independent shops, restaurants, and the public library, which is known locally for its collection of Norman Rockwell Saturday Evening Post covers. The village is connected to the Milwaukee County Oak Leaf Trail, a paved multi-use path. Seven village parks, Scout Lake, the Root River Parkway, and the large Whitnall Park border the community. Housing values in Greendale are above both the state and national benchmarks, and the local market has seen modest price growth and an uptick in active listings. The median listing price in the county is well below Greendale’s typical home value, suggesting the village commands a premium within the broader Milwaukee area.

No major recent changes in the Greendale School District were found in publicly reported sources. A long-range facility master plan was presented in early 2024, but it was a planning document rather than a referendum or adopted policy change.

For a family considering this school, the picture is one of consistent academic performance in a middle school that serves a largely suburban, above-average-income community. Proficiency is strong and consistently above what most other Milwaukee County districts report. The village’s walkable, historic layout and access to parks and trails add to the everyday quality of life. The school does not have major recent disruptions or controversies on record. Families who value solid core academic results and a stable, traditional middle school setting within a distinctive planned community will find Greendale Middle a clear fit.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 663%

School 63% · District 63%

▲ 10 pts above state median · ▲ 46 pts above county median

Grade 769%

School 69% · District 69%

▲ 15 pts above state median · ▲ 47 pts above county median

Grade 870%

School 70% · District 70%

▲ 19 pts above state median · ▲ 51 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 668%

School 68% · District 68%

▲ 14 pts above state median · ▲ 44 pts above county median

Grade 772%

School 72% · District 72%

▲ 20 pts above state median · ▲ 45 pts above county median

Grade 874%

School 74% · District 74%

▲ 22 pts above state median · ▲ 46 pts above county median

Science

Grade 861%

School 61% · District 61%

▲ 10 pts above state median · ▲ 41 pts above county median

Social studies

Grade 873%

School 73% · District 73%

▲ 9 pts above state median · ▲ 36 pts above county median

This schoolGreendale School District, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income41%Higher-income80%39 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income60%Higher-income77%17 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income60%Higher-income79%20 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income39%Higher-income74%35 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income54%Higher-income74%20 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income48%Higher-income77%29 pp gap