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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 53562


At a glance
5
Schools
1,737
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedPope Farm Elementary17th of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools
Biggest riser
Elm Lawn Elementary up 66 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Sauk Trail Elementary 9.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
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3★
Summary:

The 53562 zip code area in Middleton, Wisconsin is home to 6 high-performing elementary schools that are part of the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. These schools, which serve grades K-5, consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state, with several standout institutions that excel in academic achievement and student outcomes.

Pope Farm Elementary and Elm Lawn Elementary are two of the top-performing schools in the area, with 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and impressive proficiency rates on state assessments. Northside Elementary also stands out as a high-achieving school, though its ranking has dropped in recent years. The schools in this zip code generally outperform the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District and the state of Wisconsin in terms of academic proficiency.

However, there are also some disparities within the district, as the schools with the highest rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients tend to have lower test scores compared to their more affluent counterparts. Additionally, the chronic absenteeism rate across all the schools is higher than the state average, which is an area of concern that the district may need to address. Overall, the elementary schools in the 53562 zip code offer a strong educational foundation for students, with several standout institutions leading the way in academic excellence.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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