For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 462 students in 53717, WI.
The top-ranked public middle school in 53717, WI is Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 53717 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53717, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53717, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Gammon Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-6403
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-6403
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53717, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53717, WI include Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53717?
1 public middle schools are located in 53717.
What is the racial composition of students in 53717?
53717 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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