Very Good
#677 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 32% in state
One City Elementary School
Elementary School · One City Schools Inc · Madison, WI
A charter elementary school in Madison, WI where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1707 W Broadway, Madison, WI 53713
- Math 20% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at One City Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 19 points since 2022, reaching 26% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 8 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where One City Elementary 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$57,833
Median home value
$259,100
Median rent
$1,173/mo
College educated
39.3%
Homeownership
30.7%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuestro MundoCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Winnequah SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Three Angels Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 1.4 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 163 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
One City Schools Inc
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- 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.
One City Elementary School is listed in One City Schools Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About One City Elementary School
One City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Madison, WI, part of One City Schools Inc, serving approximately 283 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #677 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about One City Elementary School
What grades does One City Elementary School serve?
One City Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend One City Elementary School?
One City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at One City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at One City Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does One City Elementary School rank in WI?
One City Elementary School ranks #677 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is One City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
One City Elementary School 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 One City Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, One City Elementary School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is One City Elementary School a charter school?
Yes, One City Elementary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is One City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, One City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for One City Elementary School?
28.6% of students at One City Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (608) 531-2128
- Area population (ZIP 53713)
- 23,744
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 53713; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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