Best Schools in Capitol, Madison, WI
Capitol, Madison, WI has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,569 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Capitol don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Capitol, Madison, WI
The top high schools in Capitol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2147 Students
2. East High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1649 Students
Best Middle Schools in Capitol, Madison, WI
The top middle schools in Capitol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students
2. O'keeffe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Capitol, Madison, WI
The top elementary schools in Capitol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Randall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 311 Students
2. Marquette Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 149 Students
3. Franklin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 297 Students
4. Lapham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 205 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Capitol, Madison, WI
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Capitol, Madison, WI has a total population of 33,609 with 63% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Capitol, Madison, 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 Capitol, Madison, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Capitol, Madison, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Capitol, Madison, 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 Capitol, Madison, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Capitol, Madison, WI
How many schools are in Capitol, Madison, WI?
Capitol, Madison, WI has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,569 students in total.
How do schools in Capitol perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Capitol score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Capitol don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Capitol?
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: 54%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations