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#1260 of 2,105 schools in WI

Sparta Meadowview Middle

Middle School · Sparta Area School District · Sparta, WI

A Sparta Area School District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1225 N Water St, Sparta, WI 54656

  • Math 38% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.9% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.6% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-13.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$14,085
Chronic Absenteeism13.6%

Students at Sparta Meadowview Middle score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
29%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sparta Meadowview 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Innovations Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.26–80.0 mi88Compare →
Sparta Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–121.4 mi10Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Sparta Area School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 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

Sparta Meadowview Middle is listed in Sparta Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sparta Meadowview Middle

Sparta Meadowview Middle is a public middle school in Sparta, WI, part of Sparta Area School District, serving approximately 706 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,260 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sparta Meadowview Middle

What grades does Sparta Meadowview Middle serve?

Sparta Meadowview Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Sparta Meadowview Middle?

Sparta Meadowview Middle has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparta Meadowview Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Sparta Meadowview Middle is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sparta Meadowview Middle rank in WI?

Sparta Meadowview Middle ranks #1,260 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Sparta Meadowview Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Sparta Meadowview Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Sparta Meadowview Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sparta Meadowview Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sparta Meadowview Middle a charter school?

No, Sparta Meadowview Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sparta Meadowview Middle a Title I school?

No, Sparta Meadowview Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sparta Meadowview Middle?

50.4% of students at Sparta Meadowview 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
706
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.6%
Area population (ZIP 54656)
18,068
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
38.6
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 54656; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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