Excellent
#278 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 13% in state
Meadow View Elementary
Elementary School · Sun Prairie Area School District · Sun Prairie, WI
A Sun Prairie Area School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
501 S Bird St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
- Math 60% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meadow View Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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 Meadow View Elementary 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Horizon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Creekside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Westside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 443 | 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
- #2 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
Meadow View Elementary is listed in Sun Prairie Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meadow View Elementary
Meadow View Elementary is a public elementary school in Sun Prairie, WI, part of Sun Prairie Area School District, serving approximately 417 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #278 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meadow View Elementary
What grades does Meadow View Elementary serve?
Meadow View Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Meadow View Elementary?
Meadow View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow View Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadow View Elementary rank in WI?
Meadow View Elementary ranks #278 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Meadow View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadow View Elementary 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 Meadow View Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadow View Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Meadow View Elementary a charter school?
No, Meadow View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadow View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Meadow View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadow View Elementary?
32.1% of students at Meadow View Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (608) 834-6624
- Area population (ZIP 53590)
- 43,965
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 · 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 53590; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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