Huegel Elementary School

2601 Prairie Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Huegel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Huegel Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Huegel Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huegel Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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)
#1012 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Huegel Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Huegel 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.
35-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Huegel 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.
55-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Huegel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Huegel Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Huegel Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Huegel Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Huegel Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Huegel Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Huegel Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Huegel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Huegel Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Huegel Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Huegel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Huegel 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Huegel Elementary School's ranking?
Huegel Elementary School is ranked #1012 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Huegel Elementary School often compared to?
Huegel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orchard Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Huegel Elementary School?
434 students attend Huegel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Huegel Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huegel Elementary School?
Huegel Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Huegel Elementary School offer ?
Huegel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Huegel Elementary School part of?
Huegel Elementary School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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