Excellent
#389 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 18% in state
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Middleton-cross Plains Area School District · Middleton, WI
A Middleton-cross Plains Area School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8686 Airport Rd, Middleton, WI 53562
- Math 76% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset Ridge Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sunset Ridge Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated998/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Middleton), 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
$97,241
Median home value
$495,600
Median rent
$1,394/mo
College educated
64.8%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53562; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Community MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Pope Farm ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–4 | 2.6 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| St Francis XavierPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| St Peter Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Middleton-cross Plains Area School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,035NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunset Ridge Elementary is listed in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset Ridge Elementary
Sunset Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Middleton, WI, part of Middleton-cross Plains Area School District, serving approximately 298 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset Ridge Elementary
What grades does Sunset Ridge Elementary serve?
Sunset Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary?
Sunset Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset Ridge Elementary rank in WI?
Sunset Ridge Elementary ranks #389 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Sunset Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Sunset Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Ridge Elementary has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunset Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Sunset Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sunset Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset Ridge Elementary?
9.4% of students at Sunset Ridge Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (608) 829-9300
- Area population (ZIP 53562)
- 29,488
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 53562; 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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