Top Rankings
Sun Prairie Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,319 students in Sun Prairie Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Sun Prairie Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
8,319 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
652 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sun Prairie Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.51
# American Indian Students
37 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
877 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
11%
4%
# Hispanic Students
838 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
13%
# Black Students
969 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
12%
9%
# White Students
4,848 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
58%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
746 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
522
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
542
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
569
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
633
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
619
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
558
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
570
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
561
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
610
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
626
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
642
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
630
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
614
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
623
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,940 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,185 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$149 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$201 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,940
$16,747
Spending / Student
$24,185
$16,719
Best Sun Prairie Area School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
661 Elizabeth Ln
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7400
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2215 Pennsylvania Ave
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7200
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
Sun Prairie High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
888 Grove St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6700
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6700
Grades: 10-12
| 1,779 students
Rank: #44.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 N Heatherstone Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7900
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Token Springs Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1435 N Thompson Rd
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6500
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 N Grand Ave
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6624
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6624
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #77.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1251 O'keeffe Ave
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7700
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #88.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 N Thompson Rd
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7800
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7800
Grades: 6-7
| 545 students
Rank: #99.
Patrick Marsh Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Columbus St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7600
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7600
Grades: 6-7
| 626 students
Rank: #1010.
C H Bird Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1170 N Bird St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7300
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1111.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
230 W Klubertanz Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7100
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1212.
Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Kroncke Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 318-8000
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 318-8000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,270 students
Rank: #1313.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Buena Vista Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7500
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #1414.
Prairie Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 South St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6900
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6900
Grades: 10-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
220 Kroncke Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-8000
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-8000
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 S Bird St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6671
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6671
Grades: PK
| 483 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 South Bird St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6624
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6624
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sun Prairie Area School District?
Sun Prairie Area School District manages 17 public schools serving 8,319 students.
What is the rank of Sun Prairie Area School District?
Sun Prairie Area School District is ranked #226 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sun Prairie Area School District?
58% of Sun Prairie Area School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sun Prairie Area School District?
Sun Prairie Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Sun Prairie Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,185 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
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