Best Schools in 53718, WI

Schools

Students

20,007

Avg actual scores

39%

Avg projected

48%

53718, WI has 32 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 15 elementary) serving 20,007 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 53718 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.

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Best High Schools in 53718, WI

High schools

Students

8,700

Avg actual

12%

Avg projected

53%

Impact

underperform expectations

The top high schools in 53718, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sun Prairie West High

B+

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1294 Students

2. Mcfarland High

B+

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mcfarland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 777 Students

3. Sun Prairie East High

B-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1274 Students

4. De Forest High

B-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1099 Students

5. Monona Grove High

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Monona Grove School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1083 Students

6. East High

C-

SchoolGrade

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1649 Students

7. Lafollette High

D-

SchoolGrade

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1482 Students

8. Milestone Democratic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Milestone Democratic School Inc. • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 42 Students

Best Middle Schools in 53718, WI

Middle schools

Students

4,916

Avg actual

49%

Avg projected

47%

Impact

don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 53718, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Indian Mound Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mcfarland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students

2. Harvest Intermediate School

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 914 Students

3. De Forest Middle

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 561 Students

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 53718, WI

Elementary schools

Students

6,331

Avg actual

48%

Avg projected

46%

Impact

meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 53718, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Windsor Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 530 Students

2. Waubesa Intermediate

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mcfarland School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 540 Students

3. Winnequah School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Monona Grove School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students

10. Schenk Elementary

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 390 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 53718, WI

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

53718, WI has a total population of 16,913 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 53718, WI

20,007

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

50%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 53718, WI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

16.34 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.09 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

14.25 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 53718, WI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 53718, WI.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,183 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 53718, WI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 53718, WI

How many schools are in 53718, WI?

53718, WI has 32 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 20,007 students in total.

How do schools in 53718 perform on state tests?

On average, 32 schools in 53718 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 53718 underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 53718?

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: 33%
Projected: 44%
Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

53716, WI

Actual: 36%
Projected: 43%
Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

53527, WI

Actual: 42%
Projected: 49%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

53704, WI

Actual: 41%
Projected: 44%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

53703, WI

Actual: 46%
Projected: 47%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

53558, WI

Actual: 36%
Projected: 52%
Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

53590, WI

Actual: 44%
Projected: 45%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

53596, WI

Actual: 40%
Projected: 49%
Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

53715, WI

Actual: 46%
Projected: 51%
Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

53706, WI

Actual: 63%
Projected: 64%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations