Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School
Tel:
(608)318-8000
- Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School serves 1,122 students in grades 8-9.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
Top Placements
Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School's student population of 1,122 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-9 |
| Total Students | 1,122 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 89 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #790 out of 2,027 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 12% |
| Black | 8% | 9% |
| White | 68% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sun Prairie Area School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School is Prairie Phoenix Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Prairie Phoenix Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Prairie Phoenix Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sun Prairie Prairie Phoenix Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 101 students
0.2 miles
160 South St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608)834-6900 0.2 6-12 101 - Sun Prairie Sun Prairie Four Kids Grades: PK | 516 students
0.2 miles
509 Commercial Ave
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608)834-6671 0.2 PK 516 - Sun Prairie Sun Prairie High School Grades: 10-12 | 1702 students
0.6 miles
888 Grove St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608)834-6700 0.6 10-12 1702 - Sun Prairie Eastside Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 475 students
0.9 miles
661 Elizabeth Ln
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608)834-7400 0.9 PK-4 475 - Sun Prairie Northside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 557 students
0.9 miles
230 W Klubertanz Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608)834-7100 0.9 PK-5 557
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