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Spring Harbor Middle School vs. Badger Ridge Middle School

Should you attend Spring Harbor Middle School or Badger Ridge 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.
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School Overview

School
Spring Harbor Middle School
1110 Spring Harbor Dr
Madison, WI 53705
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Badger Ridge Middle School
300 Richard Street
Verona, WI 53593
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Spring Harbor Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 270 students in grades 6-8, Spring Harbor Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 752 students in grades 6-8, Badger Ridge 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 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
270 students
752 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spring Harbor Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Badger Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spring Harbor Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Badger Ridge Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spring Harbor Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Badger Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spring Harbor Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Badger Ridge Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Verona Area School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#514 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
#1096 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spring Harbor 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 Badger Ridge Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in WI)
34%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Harbor Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan 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 Badger Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Verona Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Top 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Harbor Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan 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 Badger Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Verona Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Harbor Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan 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 Badger Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Verona Area 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 Spring Harbor Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Badger Ridge Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
90
253
Grade 7 Students
90
251
Grade 8 Students
90
248

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Spring Harbor Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Badger Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Verona Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Asian
14%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spring Harbor Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Badger Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Verona Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spring Harbor Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Badger Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Verona Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spring Harbor Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Badger Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Verona Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
55%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spring Harbor Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Badger Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Verona Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spring Harbor Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Badger Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Verona Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spring Harbor Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Badger Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Verona Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spring Harbor Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Badger Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Verona Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spring Harbor Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Badger Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Verona Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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