Excellent
#305 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 14% in state
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
High School · Monona Grove School District · Monona, WI
A charter high school in Monona, WI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5301 Monona Dr, Monona, WI 53716
- Math 47% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Monona Grove Liberal Arts score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 18 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.4%
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 Monona Grove Liberal Arts 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,172/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monona), 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
$89,225
Median home value
$325,400
Median rent
$1,264/mo
College educated
51%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53716; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafollette HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,527 | Compare → |
| Monona Grove HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,144 | Compare → |
| Abundant Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Milestone Democratic SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 6–12 | 1.6 mi | 84 | 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.
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.
Monona Grove School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monona Grove Liberal Arts is listed in Monona Grove School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monona Grove Liberal Arts
Monona Grove Liberal Arts is a public high school in Monona, WI, part of Monona Grove School District, serving approximately 86 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #305 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monona Grove Liberal Arts
What grades does Monona Grove Liberal Arts serve?
Monona Grove Liberal Arts serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Monona Grove Liberal Arts?
Monona Grove Liberal Arts has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monona Grove Liberal Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Monona Grove Liberal Arts is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monona Grove Liberal Arts rank in WI?
Monona Grove Liberal Arts ranks #305 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Monona Grove Liberal Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Monona Grove Liberal Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Monona Grove Liberal Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monona Grove Liberal Arts has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Monona Grove Liberal Arts a charter school?
Yes, Monona Grove Liberal Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Monona Grove Liberal Arts a Title I school?
No, Monona Grove Liberal Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monona Grove Liberal Arts?
24.4% of students at Monona Grove Liberal Arts 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
- 86
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (608) 316-1924
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 53716)
- 18,866
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 53716; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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