Excellent
#264 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 13% in state
Northside Elementary
Elementary School · Middleton-cross Plains Area School District · Middleton, WI
A Middleton-cross Plains Area School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3620 High Rd, Middleton, WI 53562
- Math 63% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northside Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.8%
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 Northside 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Middleton-cross Plains Area School District 4kEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK | 0.9 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Sauk Trail ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 250 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Middleton-cross Plains Area School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Northside Elementary is listed in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northside Elementary
Northside Elementary is a public elementary school in Middleton, WI, part of Middleton-cross Plains Area School District, serving approximately 316 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northside Elementary
What grades does Northside Elementary serve?
Northside Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary 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 Northside Elementary rank in WI?
Northside Elementary ranks #264 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Northside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Northside 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 Northside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northside Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northside Elementary a charter school?
No, Northside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Northside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northside Elementary?
15.8% of students at Northside 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (608) 829-9130
- Area population (ZIP 53562)
- 29,488
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 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
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