Forest Edge Elementary School

4848 Brassica Rd
Madison, WI 53711
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Top 20%
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Forest Edge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20% in WI
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest Edge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Forest Edge Elementary School's student population of 385 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Forest Edge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Edge Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#231 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
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62%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Edge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest Edge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
3%
9%
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White
82%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forest Edge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Edge Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Edge Elementary School is ranked #231 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Forest Edge Elementary School?
385 students attend Forest Edge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Forest Edge Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Edge Elementary School?
Forest Edge Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Edge Elementary School offer ?
Forest Edge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Edge Elementary School part of?
Forest Edge Elementary School is part of Oregon School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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