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#263 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 12% in state

Kromrey Middle

Middle School · Middleton-cross Plains Area School District · Middleton, WI

A Middleton-cross Plains Area School District middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7009 Donna Dr, Middleton, WI 53562

  • Math 72% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 72% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+20.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.6 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$14,035
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at Kromrey Middle score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency72%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.5%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Kromrey 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 76Very 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spring Harbor MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.96–82.3 mi270Compare →
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.96–82.7 mi436Compare →
Hamilton MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.56–83.6 mi768Compare →
Glacier Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.25–8Not available948Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Middleton-cross Plains Area School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#4 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

Kromrey Middle is listed in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kromrey Middle

Kromrey Middle is a public middle school in Middleton, WI, part of Middleton-cross Plains Area School District, serving approximately 1,185 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kromrey Middle

What grades does Kromrey Middle serve?

Kromrey Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Kromrey Middle?

Kromrey Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,185 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kromrey Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Kromrey Middle is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kromrey Middle rank in WI?

Kromrey Middle ranks #263 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Kromrey Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Kromrey Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Kromrey Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kromrey Middle has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Kromrey Middle a charter school?

No, Kromrey Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kromrey Middle a Title I school?

No, Kromrey Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kromrey Middle?

22.5% of students at Kromrey 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
1,185
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
97
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
Area population (ZIP 53562)
29,488
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
39.7
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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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