Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West Middleton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Middleton Elementary serves the southern part of the Verona, WI school district, covering an area of approximately 11.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Middleton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
West Middleton Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
334 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
West Middleton Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Middleton Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#139 out of 1962 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
72%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Middleton Elementary School's ranking?
West Middleton Elementary School is ranked #139 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are West Middleton Elementary School often compared to?
West Middleton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pope Farm Elementary School, Sunset Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend West Middleton Elementary School?
334 students attend West Middleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of West Middleton Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Middleton Elementary School?
West Middleton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Middleton Elementary School offer ?
West Middleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Middleton Elementary School part of?
West Middleton Elementary School is part of Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District.
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