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#1446 of 2,105 schools in WI
Clark Street Community School
High School · Middleton-cross Plains Area School District · Middleton, WI
A Middleton-cross Plains Area School District charter high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2100 Bristol Street, Middleton, WI 53562
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 70% proficient (2021)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Clark Street Community School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2018, reaching 40% in 2021, across a 10-year record (2012–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clark Street Community School 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated998/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Middleton), 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
$97,241
Median home value
$495,600
Median rent
$1,394/mo
College educated
64.8%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53562; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 2,237 | Compare → |
| Vel Phillips Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 2,005 | Compare → |
| Horizon HighPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| St Ambrose AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 6–12 | 3.1 mi | 124 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Middleton-cross Plains Area School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,035NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clark Street Community School is listed in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clark Street Community School
Clark Street Community School is a public high school in Middleton, WI, part of Middleton-cross Plains Area School District, serving approximately 103 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,446 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clark Street Community School
What grades does Clark Street Community School serve?
Clark Street Community School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Clark Street Community School?
Clark Street Community School has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Street Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Street Community School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clark Street Community School rank in WI?
Clark Street Community School ranks #1,446 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Clark Street Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clark Street Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Clark Street Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clark Street Community School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is Clark Street Community School a charter school?
Yes, Clark Street Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Clark Street Community School a Title I school?
No, Clark Street Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clark Street Community School?
23.3% of students at Clark Street Community School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.4%
- Phone
- (608) 829-9640
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 53562)
- 29,488
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
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.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 53562; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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