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#1344 of 2,105 schools in WI
One City Preparatory Academy
Middle School · One City Schools Inc · Madison, WI
A charter middle school in Madison, WI where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1707 W Broadway, Madison, WI 53713
- Math 16% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at One City Preparatory Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where One City Preparatory Academy 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennett MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Badger Rock MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Abundant Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Metro SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 2.8 mi | 23 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #2 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 Preparatory Academy is listed in One City Schools Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About One City Preparatory Academy
One City Preparatory Academy is a public middle school in Madison, WI, part of One City Schools Inc, serving approximately 53 students in grades 6th-7th with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,344 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about One City Preparatory Academy
What grades does One City Preparatory Academy serve?
One City Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend One City Preparatory Academy?
One City Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at One City Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at One City Preparatory Academy is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does One City Preparatory Academy rank in WI?
One City Preparatory Academy ranks #1,344 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is One City Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
One City Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, One City Preparatory Academy has 16% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is One City Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, One City Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is One City Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, One City Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for One City Preparatory Academy?
28.3% of students at One City Preparatory Academy 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Phone
- (608) 531-2128
- Area population (ZIP 53713)
- 23,744
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 · 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.
- 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 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2023–24
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