Very Good
#699 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 33% in state
Mineral Point High
High School · Mineral Point Unified School District · Mineral Point, WI
A Mineral Point Unified School District high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
705 Ross St, Mineral Point, WI 53565
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 55% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mineral Point High score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mineral Point High 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated704/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mineral Point), 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
$81,362
Median home value
$254,200
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53565; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mineral Point Unified School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,120NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mineral Point High is listed in Mineral Point Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mineral Point High
Mineral Point High is a public high school in Mineral Point, WI, part of Mineral Point Unified School District, serving approximately 238 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #699 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mineral Point High
What grades does Mineral Point High serve?
Mineral Point High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mineral Point High?
Mineral Point High has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mineral Point High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mineral Point High is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mineral Point High rank in WI?
Mineral Point High ranks #699 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Mineral Point High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mineral Point High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Mineral Point High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mineral Point High has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Mineral Point High a charter school?
No, Mineral Point High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mineral Point High a Title I school?
No, Mineral Point High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mineral Point High?
21.4% of students at Mineral Point High 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
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Iowa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.6%
- Phone
- (608) 987-0730
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 53565)
- 4,672
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 53565; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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