Elementary Schools in Madison Metropolitan School District

The Madison Metropolitan School District operates 33 diverse elementary schools serving students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. The district's schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standout high-achieving institutions as well as others struggling to meet proficiency standards.

Among the top-performing elementary schools in the district are Shorewood Hills Elementary, which consistently ranks among the best in Wisconsin, and Van Hise Elementary, which also boasts exceptional test scores and a 5-star rating. Other high-achieving schools include Randall Elementary School and Crestwood Elementary, which has shown significant improvement in recent years.

However, the district also faces challenges, with some schools struggling to maintain proficiency levels, particularly in low-income areas. The district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% is a concern, and the wide range in free and reduced lunch rates, from 12.3% at Shorewood Hills to 76.66% at Lake View Elementary, suggests significant socioeconomic diversity and potential inequities in resource allocation. Addressing these disparities and replicating the best practices of the top-performing schools could help raise the overall academic achievement across the Madison Metropolitan School District.