Very Good
#712 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 34% in state
Central Heights Middle
Middle School · Sun Prairie Area School District · Sun Prairie, WI
A Sun Prairie Area School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
220 Kroncke Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
- Math 49% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Central Heights Middle score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central Heights Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,594/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sun Prairie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,497
Median home value
$354,700
Median rent
$1,375/mo
College educated
51.6%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53590; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Marsh MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Prairie View MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 651 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sun Prairie Area School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #5 of 15
- District spending per student
- $15,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Heights Middle is listed in Sun Prairie Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Heights Middle
Central Heights Middle is a public middle school in Sun Prairie, WI, part of Sun Prairie Area School District, serving approximately 498 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #712 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Heights Middle
What grades does Central Heights Middle serve?
Central Heights Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Central Heights Middle?
Central Heights Middle has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Heights Middle is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Heights Middle rank in WI?
Central Heights Middle ranks #712 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Central Heights Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Heights Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Heights Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Heights Middle has 49% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Central Heights Middle a charter school?
No, Central Heights Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Heights Middle a Title I school?
No, Central Heights Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Heights Middle?
32.1% of students at Central Heights Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (608) 834-8000
- Area population (ZIP 53590)
- 43,965
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53590; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2023–24
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