Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sauk Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Sauk Trail Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sauk Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 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 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#595 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
28%
14%
Black
10%
9%
White
46%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #595 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 40% 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?
360 students attend Sauk Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sauk Trail Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sauk Trail Elementary School?
Sauk Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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