Very Good
#721 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 34% in state
Milestone Democratic School
High School · Milestone Democratic School Inc · Madison, WI
A charter high school in Madison, WI where students score 45 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2758 Dairy Dr, Madison, WI 53718
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milestone Democratic School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2020–2021).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Milestone Democratic 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,124/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison), 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
$94,899
Median home value
$328,500
Median rent
$1,606/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53718; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundant Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Lafollette HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,527 | Compare → |
| Monona Grove Liberal ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 6–12 | 1.6 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Monona Grove HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Milestone Democratic School Inc
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Milestone Democratic School is listed in Milestone Democratic School Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milestone Democratic School
Milestone Democratic School is a public high school in Madison, WI, part of Milestone Democratic School Inc, serving approximately 84 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #721 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milestone Democratic School
What grades does Milestone Democratic School serve?
Milestone Democratic School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Milestone Democratic School?
Milestone Democratic School has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milestone Democratic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milestone Democratic School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milestone Democratic School rank in WI?
Milestone Democratic School ranks #721 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Milestone Democratic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Milestone Democratic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Milestone Democratic School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milestone Democratic School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Milestone Democratic School a charter school?
Yes, Milestone Democratic School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Milestone Democratic School a Title I school?
No, Milestone Democratic School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milestone Democratic School?
3.6% of students at Milestone Democratic 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (608) 205-8110
- Area population (ZIP 53718)
- 18,642
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 · 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 53718; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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