Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandburg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sandburg Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandburg 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 Sandburg Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1682 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
50%
14%
Black
15%
9%
White
20%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandburg Elementary School's ranking?
Sandburg Elementary School is ranked #1682 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Sandburg Elementary School often compared to?
Sandburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muir Elementary School, Orchard Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Sandburg Elementary School?
392 students attend Sandburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sandburg Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandburg Elementary School?
Sandburg Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sandburg Elementary School offer ?
Sandburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandburg Elementary School part of?
Sandburg Elementary School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
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