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#1540 of 2,105 schools in WI
Sennett Middle
Middle School · Madison Metropolitan School District · Madison, WI
A Madison Metropolitan School District middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
502 Pflaum Rd, Madison, WI 53716
- Math 33% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sennett Middle score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sennett Middle 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundant Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| One City Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 6–7 | 1.6 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Whitehorse MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| O'keeffe MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 439 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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.
Madison Metropolitan School District
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #41 of 52
- District spending per student
- $17,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sennett Middle is listed in Madison Metropolitan School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sennett Middle
Sennett Middle is a public middle school in Madison, WI, part of Madison Metropolitan School District, serving approximately 579 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,540 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sennett Middle
What grades does Sennett Middle serve?
Sennett Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sennett Middle?
Sennett Middle has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sennett Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sennett Middle is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sennett Middle rank in WI?
Sennett Middle ranks #1,540 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Sennett Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sennett Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Sennett Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sennett Middle has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sennett Middle a charter school?
No, Sennett Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sennett Middle a Title I school?
No, Sennett Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sennett Middle?
52.0% of students at Sennett Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (608) 204-1920
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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