Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mendota Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mendota Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mendota Elementary School's student population of 282 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
282 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mendota Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendota 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
#1774 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
49%
9%
White
16%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Madison Metropolitan School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendota Elementary School's ranking?
Mendota Elementary School is ranked #1774 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Mendota Elementary School often compared to?
Mendota Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lowell Elementary School, Midvale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Mendota Elementary School?
282 students attend Mendota Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mendota Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mendota Elementary School?
Mendota Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mendota Elementary School offer ?
Mendota Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mendota Elementary School part of?
Mendota Elementary School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
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