Excellent
#407 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 19% in state
Waunakee Middle
Middle School · Waunakee Community School District · Waunakee, WI
A Waunakee Community School District middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1001 South St, Waunakee, WI 53597
- Math 74% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waunakee Middle score 73% 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 16 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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
10.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Waunakee 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: Average315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waunakee), 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
$114,542
Median home value
$462,900
Median rent
$1,336/mo
College educated
57.5%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53597; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Mendota Mental Health InstitutionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Black Hawk MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 376 | 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.
Waunakee Community School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,152NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waunakee Middle is listed in Waunakee Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waunakee Middle
Waunakee Middle is a public middle school in Waunakee, WI, part of Waunakee Community School District, serving approximately 681 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #407 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waunakee Middle
What grades does Waunakee Middle serve?
Waunakee Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Waunakee Middle?
Waunakee Middle has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waunakee Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Waunakee Middle is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waunakee Middle rank in WI?
Waunakee Middle ranks #407 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Waunakee Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Waunakee Middle 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 Waunakee Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waunakee Middle has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Waunakee Middle a charter school?
No, Waunakee Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waunakee Middle a Title I school?
No, Waunakee Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waunakee Middle?
10.7% of students at Waunakee 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (608) 849-2060
- Area population (ZIP 53597)
- 20,671
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 53597; 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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