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Best Schools in 53538, WI
53538, WI has 28 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 13 elementary) serving 11,100 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 53538 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 53538, WI
The top high schools in 53538, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cambridge High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 241 Students
2. Lake Mills High
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
3. Fort Atkinson High
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students
4. Jefferson High
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Jefferson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students
5. Milton High
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Projected Test Scores
Milton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1053 Students
6. Whitewater High
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Projected Test Scores
Whitewater Unified School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 612 Students
Best Middle Schools in 53538, WI
The top middle schools in 53538, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northside Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milton School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 715 Students
2. Fort Atkinson Middle
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Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
3. Milton Middle
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Milton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 511 Students
4. Jefferson Middle
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Jefferson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
5. Lake Mills Middle
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Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 410 Students
6. Nikolay Middle
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Cambridge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
7. Whitewater Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Whitewater Unified School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 53538, WI
The top elementary schools in 53538, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockwell Elementary
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Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 231 Students
2. Luther Elementary
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Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 226 Students
3. Cambridge Elementary
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Cambridge School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
4. Barrie Elementary
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Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 223 Students
5. Lake Mills Elementary
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Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 610 Students
6. Purdy Elementary
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Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
7. East Elementary
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Milton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 427 Students
8. West Elementary
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Jefferson School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 270 Students
9. Washington Elementary
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Whitewater Unified School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students
10. Lincoln Elementary
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Whitewater Unified School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 53538, WI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
53538, WI has a total population of 18,657 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 53538, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 53538, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 53538, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 53538, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 53538, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 53538, WI
How many schools are in 53538, WI?
53538, WI has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 11,100 students in total.
How do schools in 53538 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 53538 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 53538 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 53538?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations