Sauk Trail Elementary School

2205 Branch St
Middleton, WI 53562
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sauk Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 30% in WI
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Sauk Trail Elementary School's student population of 407 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sauk Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sauk Trail Elementary School is 0.69, 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)
#589 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sauk Trail Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sauk Trail 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.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sauk Trail 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 Sauk Trail 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
10:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sauk Trail Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sauk Trail Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sauk Trail Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sauk Trail Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
9%
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White
49%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sauk Trail 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
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sauk Trail 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 Sauk Trail Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Sauk Trail 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
35%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sauk Trail 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
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sauk Trail 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 Sauk Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Sauk Trail Elementary School is ranked #589 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Sauk Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Sauk Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elm Lawn Elementary School, Sunset Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Sauk Trail Elementary School?
407 students attend Sauk Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sauk Trail Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sauk Trail Elementary School?
Sauk Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sauk Trail Elementary School offer ?
Sauk Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sauk Trail Elementary School part of?
Sauk Trail Elementary School is part of Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District.
In what neighborhood is Sauk Trail Elementary School located?
Sauk Trail Elementary School is located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Middleton, WI.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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