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#1168 of 2,105 schools in WI
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
High School · Madison Metropolitan School District · Madison, WI
A Madison Metropolitan School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
201 S Gammon Rd, Madison, WI 53717
- Math 43% proficient (2021)
- Reading 54% proficient (2021)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vel Phillips Memorial High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vel Phillips Memorial High School 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 42Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$96,245
Median home value
$404,600
Median rent
$1,385/mo
College educated
66%
Homeownership
53.8%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53717; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ambrose AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Horizon HighPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Clark Street Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Middleton HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 2,237 | 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
- #33 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
Vel Phillips Memorial High School is listed in Madison Metropolitan School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vel Phillips Memorial High School
Vel Phillips Memorial High School is a public high school in Madison, WI, part of Madison Metropolitan School District, serving approximately 2,005 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,168 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vel Phillips Memorial High School
What grades does Vel Phillips Memorial High School serve?
Vel Phillips Memorial High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Vel Phillips Memorial High School?
Vel Phillips Memorial High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,005 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vel Phillips Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vel Phillips Memorial High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vel Phillips Memorial High School rank in WI?
Vel Phillips Memorial High School ranks #1,168 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Vel Phillips Memorial High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vel Phillips Memorial High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Vel Phillips Memorial High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vel Phillips Memorial High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Vel Phillips Memorial High School a charter school?
No, Vel Phillips Memorial High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vel Phillips Memorial High School a Title I school?
No, Vel Phillips Memorial High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vel Phillips Memorial High School?
37.2% of students at Vel Phillips Memorial High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,005
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 119
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.0%
- Phone
- (608) 663-5990
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53717)
- 13,026
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 53717; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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