Best Schools in 53597, WI
53597, WI has 25 public schools (5 high, 8 middle, 10 elementary) serving 18,621 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 53597 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 53597, WI
The top high schools in 53597, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middleton High
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2309 Students
2. West High
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2147 Students
3. Waunakee High
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Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1327 Students
4. De Forest High
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De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1099 Students
5. East High
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1649 Students
Best Middle Schools in 53597, WI
The top middle schools in 53597, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waunakee Intermediate
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 635 Students
2. Glacier Creek Middle
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 935 Students
3. Kromrey Middle
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1191 Students
4. Waunakee Middle
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Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 682 Students
5. Harvest Intermediate School
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De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 914 Students
6. De Forest Middle
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De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 561 Students
7. Sherman Middle
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
8. Black Hawk Middle
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 357 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 53597, WI
The top elementary schools in 53597, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arboretum Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 435 Students
2. Sunset Ridge Elementary
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 317 Students
3. Waunakee Heritage Elementary
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Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 547 Students
4. Windsor Elementary
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De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 530 Students
5. Northside Elementary
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 345 Students
6. Waunakee Prairie Elementary
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Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 533 Students
7. Yahara Elementary
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De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 354 Students
8. Mendota Elementary
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
9. Lindbergh Elementary
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 180 Students
10. St John The Baptist Catholic School
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St John The Baptist Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 171 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 53597, WI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
53597, WI has a total population of 20,621 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 53597, 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 53597, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 53597, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 53597, 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 53597, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 53597, WI
How many schools are in 53597, WI?
53597, WI has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 8 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 18,621 students in total.
How do schools in 53597 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 53597 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 53597 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 53597?
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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