Sun Prairie Area School District
School District · Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,779
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,779
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Evaluating Sun Prairie Area School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sun Prairie Area School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Token Springs Elementary
Sun Prairie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Meadow View Elementary
Sun Prairie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Horizon Elementary
Sun Prairie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#261 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,779
+$887 vs Wisconsin median
District size
8,411 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Sun Prairie Area School District ranks #261 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Sun Prairie Area School District's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Token Springs Elementary (8.5/10), Meadow View Elementary (8.4/10), and Horizon Elementary (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 32% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Sun Prairie Area School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Sun Prairie Area School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Token Springs Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Meadow View Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Horizon Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Eastside Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Central Heights Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Sun Prairie East High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Patrick Marsh Middle | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Royal Oaks Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Creekside Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Prairie View Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sun Prairie Area School District
Sun Prairie Area School District is a Sun Prairie, Wisconsin school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 8,411 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district invests $15,779 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Sun Prairie Area School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Token Springs Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Sun Prairie Area School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.9% and ELA proficiency of 48.2%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sun Prairie Area School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sun Prairie Area School District with test data.
Schools in Sun Prairie Area School District
16 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Sun Prairie
- Total Enrollment
- 8,411
- Teachers (FTE)
- 663
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sun Prairie Area School District?
Sun Prairie Area School District has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sun Prairie Area School District?
The average composite rating for Sun Prairie Area School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sun Prairie Area School District?
Sun Prairie Area School District spends $15,779 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sun Prairie Area School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sun Prairie Area School District is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sun Prairie Area School District?
Token Springs Elementary is the highest-rated school in Sun Prairie Area School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Sun Prairie Area School District?
Across schools in Sun Prairie Area School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sun Prairie Area School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Sun Prairie Area School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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