Mendota Elementary School

4002 School Rd
Madison, WI 53704
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mendota Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mendota Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Mendota Elementary School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Mendota Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendota Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1783 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
38%
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15-19%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
13%
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Black
53%
9%
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White
18%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WI.
0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Mendota Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mendota Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mendota Elementary School's ranking?
Mendota Elementary School is ranked #1783 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Mendota Elementary School often compared to?
Mendota Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lowell Elementary School, Midvale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Mendota Elementary School?
342 students attend Mendota Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mendota Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendota Elementary School?
Mendota Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mendota Elementary School offer ?
Mendota Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mendota Elementary School part of?
Mendota Elementary School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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