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Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
12
Schools
7,263
Students
$19,902
Per-Pupil Spend
+39% nat'l
17.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-34pp vs nat'l
94.9%
Graduation Rate
+8.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 7,263 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 94.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,902 is above average for a US public school district. Only 18% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 60/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Elm Lawn ElementaryPK–04355
Northside ElementaryPK–04345
Park ElementaryPK–04252
Pope Farm ElementaryPK–04410
Sauk Trail ElementaryPK–04407
Sunset Ridge ElementaryPK–04317
West Middleton ElementaryPK–04364
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Glacier Creek Middle05–08935
Kromrey Middle05–081,191
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clark Street Community SchoolCharter09–12100
Middleton High09–122,309
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4KPK–PK278
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,902+39% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
69%
State
24.9%
Local (property tax)
68.9%
Federal
6.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (69%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
7,263
Students
18%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.9%
Opportunity Score60/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.9% graduation rate — 8.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,902 per pupil — 39% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 18% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District?
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District has 12 public schools, serving a total of 7,263 students.
What is the graduation rate for Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District?
The graduation rate is 94.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District spend per student?
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District spends $19,902 per pupil — 39% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District?
18% of students in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District?
Yes — 1 of the 12 schools in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District is a charter school.
What grade levels does Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District serve?
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District is 60/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.