Best High Schools in Ridgewood, Madison, WI

Ridgewood, Madison, WI has 3 high schools with 4,405 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 Ridgewood score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ridgewood don't meet expectations.

1. Sun Prairie East High

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. East High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3. Lafollette High

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in Ridgewood, Madison, WI

Ridgewood, Madison, WI has 3 middle schools with 1,447 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 Ridgewood score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ridgewood underperform expectations.

1. Patrick Marsh Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students

2. Whitehorse Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students

3. Sherman Middle

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in Ridgewood, Madison, WI

Ridgewood, Madison, WI has 4 elementary schools with 1,335 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 Ridgewood score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ridgewood underperform expectations.

1. Creekside Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students

2. Kennedy Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 524 Students

3. Hawthorne Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students

4. Holy Cross Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Holy Cross Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 165 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Ridgewood, Madison, WI

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

Community Factors

Ridgewood, Madison, WI has a total population of 4,238 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ridgewood, Madison, WI

7,187

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ridgewood, Madison, WI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

25.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

3.24 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

22.06 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ridgewood, Madison, WI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,520 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

64 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Ridgewood, Madison, WI

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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations