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Van Hise Elementary

Public Grades K-5

79^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,039 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Wisconsin elementary schools

Summary

Van Hise Elementary is a K–5 school in Madison, WI, serving 396 students in the Madison Metropolitan School District. In 2025–2026 it ranked 79th of 1,039 Wisconsin elementary schools (92nd percentile, 5 stars), while the district ranked 321st of 432 (26th percentile, 1 star). The school has been a top-decile performer for years, though recent ranks are slightly below its 2021–2024 peak.

Academically, the school's Forward Exam proficiency is well above district and state averages in every tested subject and grade. For example, 4th grade ELA: 81.33% proficient vs district 52.7% and state 53.87%; 5th grade math: 78.26% vs district 43.08% and state 51.81%. Among nearby schools, it outperforms Thoreau Elementary, Muir Elementary, Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School, Orchard Ridge Elementary, and Stephens Elementary by wide margins, and also beats Randall Elementary School and Crestwood Elementary in most subjects. Shorewood Hills Elementary is consistently higher, while Elm Lawn Elementary in the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District is roughly comparable. 3rd grade ELA is a relative weak spot (61.54% vs Randall Elementary School 71.43%, Crestwood Elementary 69.23%, and Elm Lawn Elementary 71.62%), though still above district and state.

Chronic absenteeism was 10.7% in 2024–2025, far below the district's 29.6% and the state's 17.3%; only Elm Lawn Elementary (7.1%) was lower nearby, and Shorewood Hills Elementary was similar at 10.9%. The school spends $16,268 per student, the lowest among same-district nearby schools, with a 13.9 student–teacher ratio. Its special education (97th percentile) and English learner (98th percentile) subgroups are exceptionally well served. However, the low-SES subgroup ranks 32nd percentile statewide (2 stars) and has declined over three years—the main equity concern to watch.

396

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,268

Per pupil spending ?

16.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4747 Waukesha St
Madison, WI 53705-4898

(608) 204-4800

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

Students who attend Van Hise Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hamilton Middle
	James Wright Middle
High:	West High

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.1%

Asian:

12.6%

Two or more races:

11.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wisconsin average (77% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Wisconsin elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Madison Metropolitan School District

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school77%

District avg49%

Wisconsin avg55%

79^th of 1,039

Wisconsin public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 29Elementary Schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District

321^st of 432Madison Metropolitan School District among Wisconsin districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	86.2	79 of 1039	92.4%	★★★★★
2025	84.1	106 of 1044	89.8%	★★★★☆
2024	88.9	44 of 1061	95.9%	★★★★★
2023	91.1	34 of 1067	96.8%	★★★★★
2022	93.8	16 of 1067	98.5%	★★★★★
2021	93.8	22 of 1050	97.9%	★★★★★
2019	93.8	11 of 1037	98.9%	★★★★★
2018	96.6	4 of 1025	99.6%	★★★★★
2017	88.9	56 of 1071	94.8%	★★★★★
2016	89.7	41 of 1075	96.2%	★★★★★
2015	81.7	103 of 1076	90.4%	★★★★★
2014	87.5	45 of 1061	95.8%	★★★★★
2013	86.2	45 of 1053	95.7%	★★★★★
2012	64.5	387 of 1045	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	79.0	106 of 1046	89.9%	★★★★☆
2010	74.7	193 of 1045	81.5%	★★★★☆
2009	80.5	84 of 1030	91.8%	★★★★★
2008	78.2	127 of 1021	87.6%	★★★★☆
2007	81.7	64 of 689	90.7%	★★★★★
2006	73.8	181 of 712	74.6%	★★★★☆
2005	80.6	71 of 632	88.8%	★★★★☆
2004	83.5	58 of 633	90.8%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	82.2	25 of 121	79.3%	★★★★☆
2025	78.5	27 of 116	76.7%	★★★★☆
2024	88.4	15 of 123	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	75.2	31 of 116	73.3%	★★★★☆
2022	87.4	15 of 110	86.4%	★★★★☆
2021	90.5	10 of 106	90.6%	★★★★★
2019	91.4	11 of 122	91.0%	★★★★★
2018	89.5	8 of 107	92.5%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	94.9	4 of 245	98.4%	★★★★★
2024	92.6	9 of 269	96.7%	★★★★★
2023	65.8	44 of 249	82.3%	★★★★☆
2022	98.8	3 of 248	98.8%	★★★★★
2019	85.1	23 of 275	91.6%	★★★★★
2018	95.0	7 of 287	97.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	82.6	106 of 986	89.2%	★★★★☆
2025	81.8	107 of 1001	89.3%	★★★★☆
2024	87.8	44 of 1011	95.6%	★★★★★
2023	89.7	40 of 1010	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	93.6	15 of 1017	98.5%	★★★★★
2021	93.6	14 of 1004	98.6%	★★★★★
2019	92.9	13 of 1002	98.7%	★★★★★
2018	96.2	3 of 997	99.7%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	84.4	39 of 347	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	98.4	2 of 266	99.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	38.3	573 of 848	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.8	522 of 870	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.8	390 of 866	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.4	526 of 871	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	80.4	76 of 859	91.2%	★★★★★
2021	66.7	204 of 847	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	75.3	111 of 874	87.3%	★★★★☆
2018	83.4	59 of 854	93.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	86.7	67 of 989	93.2%	★★★★★
2025	83.4	102 of 1000	89.8%	★★★★☆
2024	86.0	66 of 1012	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	90.6	29 of 1011	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	91.6	26 of 1017	97.4%	★★★★★
2021	91.0	34 of 1003	96.6%	★★★★★
2019	93.0	16 of 1002	98.4%	★★★★★
2018	95.2	8 of 997	99.2%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2024	86.7	9 of 119	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	87.2	8 of 96	91.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	90.9	23 of 791	97.1%	★★★★★
2025	93.6	18 of 802	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	94.4	15 of 790	98.1%	★★★★★
2023	90.3	25 of 770	96.8%	★★★★★
2022	90.6	24 of 748	96.8%	★★★★★
2021	88.7	32 of 746	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	97.4	5 of 742	99.3%	★★★★★
2018	99.7	2 of 721	99.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	86.6	46 of 697	93.4%	★★★★★
2025	83.7	68 of 718	90.5%	★★★★★
2024	87.9	32 of 727	95.6%	★★★★★
2023	91.2	23 of 715	96.8%	★★★★★
2022	92.1	20 of 704	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	93.2	17 of 699	97.6%	★★★★★
2019	94.5	12 of 718	98.3%	★★★★★
2018	96.5	4 of 686	99.4%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)98th percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2026)97th percentile+5 vs school

White (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2024)92nd percentile-3 vs school

Female (2026)89th percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2026)89th percentile-4 vs school

Asian (2026)79th percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)32nd percentile-60 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies86%+20 vs state

Science79%+25 vs state

Mathematics77%+23 vs state

English Language Arts75%+21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2026)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2026)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2026)	Forward Exam Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Van Hise Elementary	Public	K-5	4747 Waukesha St	Madison	53705	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 204-4800	396	28	13.9	16.7%	234 (59.1%)	22 (5.6%)	42 (10.6%)	50 (12.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (11.9%)	86.2	79^th of 1039 public elementary schools	92.4%		84.1	106^th of 1044 public elementary schools	89.8%	27	61.5	81.3	79.7	75.0	76.3	78.3	85.5	79.0	$16,268	$491	$15,777
Midvale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	502 Caromar Dr	Madison	53711	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-6700	372	36	10.4	42.2%	165 (44.4%)	38 (10.2%)	124 (33.3%)	17 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.5%)								(n/a)									$24,845	$493	$24,352
Stephens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	120 S Rosa Rd	Madison	53705	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 204-1900	447	43	10.3	44.1%	187 (41.8%)	52 (11.6%)	133 (29.8%)	37 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.5%)	46.7	637^th of 1039 public elementary schools	38.7%		48.7	603^rd of 1044 public elementary schools	42.2%	34	46.3	47.7	55.6	55.6	40.9	55.6	54.6	40.9	$23,727	$492	$23,236
Shorewood Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1105 Shorewood Blvd	Madison	53705	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 204-1200	368	32	11.5	24.2%	175 (47.6%)	15 (4.1%)	35 (9.5%)	104 (28.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (10.3%)	94.5	6^th of 1039 public elementary schools	99.4%		94.8	7^th of 1044 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	86.3	80.9	96.3	87.5	91.8	96.3	89.8	83.7	$18,912	$498	$18,414
Crestwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5930 Old Sauk Rd	Madison	53705	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 204-1120	293	25	11.8	24.2%	181 (61.8%)	32 (10.9%)	41 (14.0%)	14 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.2%)	75.8	231^st of 1039 public elementary schools	77.8%		78.1	190^th of 1044 public elementary schools	81.8%	41	69.2	64.3	78.1	73.1	64.3	68.8	69.1	64.3	$22,675	$724	$21,951
Thoreau Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3870 Nakoma Rd	Madison	53711	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 204-6940	403	37	10.9	43.4%	206 (51.1%)	56 (13.9%)	103 (25.6%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.2%)	54	545^th of 1039 public elementary schools	47.5%		64.3	395^th of 1044 public elementary schools	62.2%	150	49.2	61.0	48.3	52.4	57.6	41.4	67.8	62.7	$21,138	$633	$20,505
Muir Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6602 Inner Dr	Madison	53705	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 663-8170	377	37	10.0	50.9%	121 (32.1%)	119 (31.6%)	37 (9.8%)	57 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (11.4%)	43.9	672^nd of 1039 public elementary schools	35.3%		55.8	514^th of 1044 public elementary schools	50.8%	158	41.8	51.3	58.5	50.9	40.0	51.2	53.9	47.5	$22,618	$1,392	$21,225
Randall Elementary School	Public	3-5	1802 Regent St	Madison	53726	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 204-3300	320	22	14.8	25.3%	196 (61.3%)	38 (11.9%)	38 (11.9%)	18 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.4%)	80.5	148^th of 1039 public elementary schools	85.8%		79.9	158^th of 1044 public elementary schools	84.9%	10	71.4	75.3	68.8	69.7	65.2	66.7	79.6	76.3	$22,978	$617	$22,361
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6323 Woodington Way	Madison	53711	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-2180	455	43	10.4	50.8%	157 (34.5%)	84 (18.5%)	140 (30.8%)	25 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (9.9%)	39.7	726^th of 1039 public elementary schools	30.1%		32.5	789^th of 1044 public elementary schools	24.4%	63	40.4	49.3	60.0	42.1	36.6	55.0	49.3	43.7	$21,201	$1,075	$20,126
Orchard Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5602 Russett Rd	Madison	53711	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-2320	265	23	11.3	52.1%	107 (40.4%)	70 (26.4%)	50 (18.9%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (11.7%)	43.3	680^th of 1039 public elementary schools	34.6%		32.3	793^rd of 1044 public elementary schools	24.0%	113	54.1	53.7	39.0	51.4	51.2	39.0	53.7	51.2	$20,250	$1,176	$19,074

Frequently Asked Questions about Van Hise Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Van Hise Elementary?

Students at Van Hise Elementary are 59% White, 13% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 6% African American.

How many students attend Van Hise Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 396 students attended Van Hise Elementary.

Is Van Hise Elementary a good school?

Yes. Van Hise Elementary ranks in the top 7.6% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

What district is Van Hise Elementary in?

Madison Metropolitan School District

What schools do graduates of Van Hise Elementary attend?

Students who attend Van Hise Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hamilton Middle
Middle : James Wright Middle
High : West High

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