Eisenhower Middle/high, New Berlin WI

Original Research by School Decision on Eisenhower Middle/high

Eisenhower Middle/High serves students from seventh through twelfth grade in a single combined campus in New Berlin, a predominantly residential suburb of Milwaukee in Waukesha County. The school is part of the New Berlin School District and is one of two middle/high schools in the district. The city itself grew rapidly in the mid-twentieth century around its industrial parks and now has a largely built-out stock of single-family homes, with a modest share of apartments. Housing values and rents here sit well above national medians, reflecting the area's desirability as a commuter suburb. The student body is sizable for a school spanning these grades, and the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals is low, indicating an economically advantaged population overall. Racially, the school is predominantly white, with a noticeable Asian student presence and smaller shares of Hispanic and multiracial students; Black and Native American students each make up a very small portion.

On state assessments, Eisenhower Middle/High posts consistently strong results that place its overall proficiency in the top quartile relative to districts in Waukesha County. In both seventh and eighth grade, math and English language arts proficiency rates are solidly above the county median. Eighth-grade math especially stands out, with a very high proportion of students reaching the proficient or advanced level. Science proficiency in eighth grade, while lower than the other subjects, remains above the county median. Social studies in eighth grade also shows strong performance. These results come from the Wisconsin Forward exam, and participation rates were near universal. It is worth noting that the state testing data available here covers only the middle school grades; high school performance is not reflected in these figures. The school's graduation rate, typically a key metric for a school serving twelfth grade, was not present in the available data, so a parent may want to ask the school or district directly about that measure.

The student peer environment is shaped by the community's economic profile. With a very low rate of economic disadvantage, the school draws from families with high levels of educational attainment and income. This context often correlates with strong academic outcomes and high expectations. The racial and ethnic composition is less diverse than the nation as a whole but does include a meaningful Asian population and some representation from other groups. Information about students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the data, so a family with a child who might need those supports should inquire with the school.

New Berlin itself is a car-dependent suburb without a traditional downtown. Commercial activity is concentrated along arterial roads, and the school's campus is situated in a residential area near major routes. The city has an extensive park system and a recreational trail, and civic life includes a public library, a community center, and seasonal events like a farmers' market. The western part of the city retains a more rural feel. Growth has stabilized after the major expansion decades, and recent public attention has focused on infrastructure projects such as the I-43 interchange improvements.

The district brief for the New Berlin School District turned up little in the way of recent referendum or policy developments that were publicly reported. A family considering the area may want to check directly with the district for any upcoming budget votes, facility plans, or program changes. The school's website was not included in the data, so specifics about course offerings, extracurriculars, and support services are not covered here. Given the strong academic foundation visible in the middle grades, Eisenhower Middle/High likely offers a solid pathway for college-bound students, though a deeper look at high school programming and outcomes would be worthwhile.

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Academic performance

State test results and graduation outcomes.

Graduation rate (ACGR)

>=95%Cohort of 185 students · Class of 2021

The federal source publishes a banded range instead of an exact rate when the graduating cohort is small enough that an exact number could risk identifying individual students.

How this school compares to all schools in this state

Each dot is one school’s SY 2020-21 graduation rate, binned by integer rate. Taller columns mean more schools at that rate. This school is highlighted.

528 schools plotted. 25 additional schools' rates are federally suppressed and not shown. Data: EDFacts SY 2020-21.

Math

Grade 779%

School 79% · District 75% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 25 pts above state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

Grade 888%

School 88% · District 83% · ▲ 5 pts above district

▲ 37 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 780%

School 80% · District 72% · ▲ 8 pts above district

▲ 28 pts above state median · ▲ 2 pts above county median

Grade 881%

School 81% · District 77% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▲ 28 pts above state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

Science

Grade 874%

School 74% · District 71% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▲ 23 pts above state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

Social studies

Grade 887%

School 87% · District 83% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 23 pts above state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

This schoolNew Berlin 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 7Lower-income79%Higher-income80%2 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income53%Higher-income84%31 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 7Lower-income93%Higher-income78%15 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income58%Higher-income92%34 pp gap