Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

7106 South Ave
Middleton, WI 53562-3263
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,470 students in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Public Elementary Schools in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 38% statewide average).
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District are Elm Lawn Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Pope Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,577 Schools
# Students
7,167 Students
534,515 Students
# Teachers
547 Teachers
40,590 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#33 out of 447 school districts
(Top 10%)
60%
40%
59%
38%
67%
44%
70%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
13%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
5%
9%
% White
64%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,524 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,394 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$168 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,524
$17,189
Spending / Student
$23,394
$17,161

Best Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Elm Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6701 Woodgate Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9070
Gr: PK-4 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3620 High Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9130
Gr: PK-4 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pope Farm Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
816 Schewe Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 826-7700
Gr: PK-4 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8686 Airport Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9300
Gr: PK-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
West Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7627 W Mineral Point Rd
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 829-9360
Gr: PK-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Kromrey Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7009 Donna Dr
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9530
Gr: 5-8 | 1,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1209 Park St
Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 829-9250
Gr: PK-4 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Glacier Creek Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 Military Road
Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 829-9420
Gr: 5-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Sauk Trail Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2205 Branch St
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9190
Gr: PK-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,167 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 70% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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