Best Schools in Dane, WI
Dane, WI has a total of 17 schools including 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 11,407 students attend Dane, WI schools. On average, schools in Dane score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dane underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Dane, WI
Dane, WI has 5 high schools with 6,050 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dane score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dane don't meet expectations.
1. Waunakee High
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Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1327 Students
2. Middleton High
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2309 Students
3. Lodi High
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Lodi School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
4. De Forest High
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De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1099 Students
5. Sauk Prairie High
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Sauk Prairie School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 864 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dane, WI
Dane, WI has 5 middle schools with 3,095 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dane score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dane don't meet expectations.
1. Waunakee Middle
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Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 682 Students
2. Glacier Creek Middle
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 935 Students
3. De Forest Middle
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De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 561 Students
4. Lodi Middle
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Lodi School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 335 Students
5. Sauk Prairie Middle
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Sauk Prairie School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dane, WI
Dane, WI has 7 elementary schools with 2,262 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dane score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dane underperform expectations.
1. Sunset Ridge Elementary
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 317 Students
2. Waunakee Prairie Elementary
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Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 533 Students
3. Park Elementary
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 252 Students
4. Yahara Elementary
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De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 354 Students
5. Lodi Elementary
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Lodi School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 230 Students
6. Bridges Elementary
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Sauk Prairie School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 500 Students
7. Blessed Trinity Catholic School
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Blessed Trinity Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 76 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dane, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dane, WI has a total population of 2,438 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dane, 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 Dane, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dane, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dane, WI.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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