Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sunset Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than 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 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunset Ridge Elementary School's student population of 298 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Ridge Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 1991 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
71%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Sunset Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elm Lawn Elementary School, Northside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
298 students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sunset Ridge Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunset Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Ridge Elementary School part of?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School is part of Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District.
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