Middleton-Cross Plains Area

Middleton-Cross Plains Area is a suburban school district in Dane County, Wisconsin serving 7,167 students across 12 schools. The district experienced a 1.2% enrollment decline from the prior year, operating 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with 540 teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

Academic performance significantly exceeds state averages. Math proficiency stands at 74.3% compared to the state average of 55.1%, while reading proficiency reaches 73.8% versus 53.0% statewide. The graduation rate of 97.1% surpasses the state average of 95.3%. Chronic absenteeism remains at 14.8%.

The student population includes 17.2% economically disadvantaged students, 7.2% English learners, and 11.7% students with disabilities. Racial composition is 64.3% White, 12.6% Asian, 10.9% Hispanic, and 4.9% Black.

Financially, the district operates with a total budget of $118.4 million and per-pupil spending of $8,168, slightly below the state average of $8,868. Revenue sources rely heavily on local funding at 71.3%, supplemented by 25.9% state revenue and 2.8% federal funding. This funding structure reflects the district's suburban location with relatively strong local tax base support, though per-pupil spending remains modestly below state levels.