Best Schools in 53704, WI
53704, WI has 37 public schools (6 high, 9 middle, 17 elementary) serving 17,620 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 53704 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 53704, WI
The top high schools in 53704, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waunakee High
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Projected Test Scores
Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1327 Students
2. Sun Prairie East High
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Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1274 Students
3. De Forest High
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De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1099 Students
4. East High
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1649 Students
5. Shabazz-city High
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 121 Students
6. Lafollette High
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1482 Students
Best Middle Schools in 53704, WI
The top middle schools in 53704, 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. Waunakee Middle
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Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 682 Students
3. Harvest Intermediate School
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De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 914 Students
4. De Forest Middle
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De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 561 Students
5. O'keeffe Middle
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
6. Prairie View Middle
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Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students
7. Whitehorse Middle
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
8. Sherman Middle
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
9. Black Hawk Middle
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 357 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 53704, WI
The top elementary schools in 53704, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arboretum Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 435 Students
2. Windsor Elementary
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De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 530 Students
3. Eastside Lutheran School
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Eastside Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 135 Students
4. Marquette Elementary
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 149 Students
5. Lowell Elementary
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
6. Meadow View Elementary
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Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
7. Emerson Elementary
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students
8. Gompers Elementary
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
9. Mendota Elementary
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
10. Schenk Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 390 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 53704, WI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
53704, WI has a total population of 47,058 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 53704, 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 53704, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 53704, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 53704, 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 53704, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 53704, WI
How many schools are in 53704, WI?
53704, WI has 37 public schools: 6 high schools, 9 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 17,620 students in total.
How do schools in 53704 perform on state tests?
On average, 37 schools in 53704 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 53704 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 53704?
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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