Excellent
#12 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 1% in state
Forest Edge Elementary School
Elementary School · Oregon School District · Fitchburg, WI
An Oregon School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4848 Brassica Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711
- Math 75% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Edge Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 24 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.2%
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 Forest Edge Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,616/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fitchburg), 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
$101,236
Median home value
$387,600
Median rent
$1,357/mo
College educated
66%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53711; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Greenway Crossing MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–1 | 2.0 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Eagle School of MadisonPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 245 | 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.
Oregon School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,328NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Edge Elementary School is listed in Oregon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Edge Elementary School
Forest Edge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fitchburg, WI, part of Oregon School District, serving approximately 401 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Edge Elementary School
What grades does Forest Edge Elementary School serve?
Forest Edge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Forest Edge Elementary School?
Forest Edge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Edge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Edge Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Edge Elementary School rank in WI?
Forest Edge Elementary School ranks #12 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Forest Edge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Edge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Forest Edge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Edge Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Forest Edge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Forest Edge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Edge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Forest Edge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Edge Elementary School?
14.2% of students at Forest Edge Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (608) 835-4600
- Area population (ZIP 53711)
- 50,474
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 · 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.
- 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 53711; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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