D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Bullen Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2804 39th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53144
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 16th percentile in Wisconsin
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.92 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 46th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
678
Students
enrolled
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%16/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%46/100Students gain 0.92 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.13 in 2009–19; 41st percentile in Wisconsin (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 69% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency31% (−9 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−8 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%47%reading -2 pts, math -2 pts52nd percentile (list)
Black17%17%reading +6 pts, math +8 pts75th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%27%reading +3 pts, math +5 pts52nd percentile (list)
Multiracial15%35%reading -21 pts, math +2 pts31st percentile (list)
Low-income24%25%reading +0 pts, math +2 pts35th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2804 39th Ave
City Kenosha
ZIP Code 53144
District 5507320
NCES School ID 550732000802
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53144

Understanding the community around Bullen Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,110
Per Capita Income $36,976
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.7%
High School or Higher 89.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $233,600
Median Rent $1,058
Owner-Occupied 53.2%
Renter-Occupied 46.8%
View full data for ZIP 53144 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 53144 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 53144 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bullen Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 47.1%
White 29.9%
Black 15.8%
Two or More Races 5.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 678
Teachers (FTE) 54.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bullen Middle?
Bullen Middle has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bullen Middle?
Bullen Middle has 678 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does Bullen Middle serve?
Bullen Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bullen Middle receive per student?
Bullen Middle receives $15,612 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bullen Middle in 53144 ▼
Avg Home Value
$335,835
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,447
1-Year Change
+10.8%
% Renters
46.8%

Other Schools in 53144

View all schools and real estate data for 53144 →

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026