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#1416 of 2,105 schools in WI
Southside Early Learning Center
Elementary School · Sparta Area School District · Sparta, WI
A Sparta Area School District elementary school where students score 42 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1023 Walrath St, Sparta, WI 54656
- Math 35% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southside Early Learning Center score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2016, to 30% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Southside Early Learning Center 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,445/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sparta), 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
$70,605
Median home value
$201,400
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54656; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patricks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Sparta Montessori SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 181 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sparta Area School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southside Early Learning Center is listed in Sparta Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside Early Learning Center
Southside Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Sparta, WI, part of Sparta Area School District, serving approximately 298 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,416 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Early Learning Center
What grades does Southside Early Learning Center serve?
Southside Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Southside Early Learning Center?
Southside Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Early Learning Center is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside Early Learning Center rank in WI?
Southside Early Learning Center ranks #1,416 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Southside Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Southside Early Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside Early Learning Center has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Southside Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Southside Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southside Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Southside Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southside Early Learning Center?
1.0% of students at Southside Early Learning Center 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.4%
- Phone
- (608) 366-3450
- Area population (ZIP 54656)
- 18,068
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 54656; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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