Granite Ridge School

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Granite Ridge School ranks 426 th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Granite Ridge School is an elementary school located in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 464 students. It is part of the Monona Grove School District, which is ranked 197 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Granite Ridge School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years.

Granite Ridge School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in 5th grade, where the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (72.73%) and Mathematics (64.29%) exceeds the state and district averages. The school has also performed well in several student subgroups, including Hispanic students (ranked 88th out of 331 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2023-2024), English Language Learners (ranked 49th out of 269 in 2023-2024), and Special Education students (ranked 173rd out of 790 in 2023-2024). Additionally, Granite Ridge School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (15.0% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, indicating better student attendance.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Cottage Grove Elementary and Taylor Prairie Elementary, both part of the Monona Grove School District, Granite Ridge School significantly outperforms these schools in academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas. Furthermore, when compared to schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District, which are located within a 5-mile radius, Granite Ridge School outperforms these schools as well. This success can be attributed to factors such as Granite Ridge School's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.8 in 2022-2023 and its lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (17.89% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Madison Metropolitan School District schools.

Detail:

Public 3-5

4500 Buss Rd
Cottage Grove, WI 53527

(608) 839-8980

District: Monona Grove School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
426^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 464

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.7%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.9%

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Compare Details Granite Ridge School ranks better than 59.8% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.59. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Granite Ridge School:

SchoolDigger ranks Granite Ridge School 426^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Granite Ridge School in the ranking list.)

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Monona Grove School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monona Grove School District 197^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Granite Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	58.30	479^th	1067	55.1%
2023	61.59	431^st	1067	59.6%
2024	63.59	426^th	1061	59.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Granite Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	69.86	20^th	77	74.0%
2023	57.88	36^th	96	62.5%
2024	60.18	45^th	119	62.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Granite Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.65	50^th	249	79.9%
2024	70.25	49^th	269	81.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Granite Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	45.88	371^st	748	50.4%
2023	61.24	235^th	770	69.5%
2024	69.47	173^rd	790	78.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Granite Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	40.40	546^th	859	36.4%
2023	49.45	442^nd	871	49.3%
2024	57.06	354^th	866	59.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Granite Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	60.99	404^th	1017	60.3%
2023	64.36	359^th	1010	64.5%
2024	67.04	336^th	1011	66.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Granite Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	54.71	491^st	1017	51.7%
2023	57.66	468^th	1011	53.7%
2024	58.62	475^th	1012	53.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Granite Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	24.06	83^rd	110	24.5%
2023	36.04	70^th	116	39.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Granite Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	35.20	190^th	296	35.8%
2023	45.77	144^th	290	50.3%
2024	65.20	88^th	331	73.4%

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Rank History for White students at Granite Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	48.56	393^rd	704	44.2%
2023	50.82	374^th	715	47.7%
2024	53.62	350^th	727	51.9%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Granite Ridge School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	349	10	24	24	2	0	35	0	444
2023	370	12	21	25	2	0	34	0	464

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Granite Ridge School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	444	31.8	13.9	20.3
2023	464	36.2	12.8	17.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Granite Ridge School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	444	31.8	13.9	20.3
2023	464	36.2	12.8	17.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Granite Ridge School	Public	3-5	4500 Buss Rd	Cottage Grove	53527	Dane County	Monona Grove School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 839-8980	464	36	12.8	17.9%	370 (79.7%)	12 (2.6%)	25 (5.4%)	21 (4.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.3%)	63.6	426^th of 1061 public elementary schools	59.8%		61.6	431^st of 1067 public elementary schools	59.6%	5	54.0	55.1	72.7	54.0	61.4	64.3	70.9	57.0
Taylor Prairie Elementary	Public	PK-K	900 N Parkview St	Cottage Grove	53527	Dane County	Monona Grove School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 839-8515	251	19	12.8	13.1%	203 (80.9%)	6 (2.4%)	14 (5.6%)	12 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	14 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Cottage Grove Elementary	Public	1-2	470 N Main St	Cottage Grove	53527	Dane County	Monona Grove School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 839-4576	283	25	11.3	14.8%	221 (78.1%)	6 (2.1%)	25 (8.8%)	13 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.4%)								(n/a)
Elvehjem Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5106 Academy Dr	Madison	53716	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 204-1400	418	29	14.2	32.1%	227 (54.3%)	58 (13.9%)	56 (13.4%)	22 (5.3%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (12.0%)	59.2	497^th of 1061 public elementary schools	53.2%		60.5	448^th of 1067 public elementary schools	58.0%	49	52.3	61.4	73.7	56.9	47.4	61.4	64.9	52.6	$13,778	$523	$13,256
Kennedy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	221 Meadowlark Dr	Madison	53714	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-3420	524	37	14.2	51.9%	198 (37.8%)	153 (29.2%)	69 (13.2%)	41 (7.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (11.6%)	13.8	927^th of 1061 public elementary schools	12.6%		23.9	871^st of 1067 public elementary schools	18.4%	56	21.3	28.1	27.5	23.7	35.9	23.2	42.2	32.8	$13,952	$444	$13,509
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 E Badger Rd	Madison	53713	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-1056	384	37	10.3	74.7%	63 (16.4%)	137 (35.7%)	120 (31.3%)	18 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (12.0%)	5.3	983^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	7.4%		5.9	996^th of 1067 public elementary schools	6.7%	13	17.4	15.4	19.6	15.2	23.1	6.5	19.2	21.2	$16,185	$1,316	$14,870
Schenk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	230 Schenk St	Madison	53714	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-1500	390	39	9.9	59.0%	123 (31.5%)	78 (20.0%)	110 (28.2%)	30 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (12.3%)	13.5	929^th of 1061 public elementary schools	12.4%		20.7	883^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	17.2%	46	29.3	22.4	36.1	27.6	15.3	33.3	33.9	23.7	$16,915	$1,377	$15,539
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 Tompkins Dr	Madison	53716	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-2400	479	45	10.7	55.3%	124 (25.9%)	83 (17.3%)	181 (37.8%)	25 (5.2%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (12.7%)	18.7	892^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	15.9%		20.5	887^th of 1067 public elementary schools	16.9%	5	29.2	32.4	42.6	36.9	32.4	34.4	34.3	26.5	$17,788	$1,074	$16,715
Creekside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1251 O'Keeffe Ave	Sun Prairie	53590	Dane County	Sun Prairie Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 834-7700	339	38	9.0	41.9%	146 (43.1%)	75 (22.1%)	48 (14.2%)	30 (8.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (11.5%)	42.6	701^st of 1061 public elementary schools	33.9%		48.3	624^th of 1067 public elementary schools	41.5%	77	52.9	51.8	58.9	52.9	41.1	37.5	50.0	46.4	$15,162	$717	$14,445
Sandburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4114 Donald Dr	Madison	53704	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-7940	392	40	9.7	64.3%	79 (20.2%)	59 (15.1%)	197 (50.3%)	21 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.9%)	9.1	954^th of 1061 public elementary schools	10.1%		18.1	903^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	15.4%	51	29.7	19.0	30.2	20.3	13.8	28.3	25.9	15.5	$15,782	$1,179	$14,604

Frequently Asked Questions about Granite Ridge School

What district is Granite Ridge School in?

Monona Grove School District

Is Granite Ridge School a good school?

Granite Ridge School ranks 426^th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Granite Ridge School?

Students at Granite Ridge School are 80% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% African American.

How many students attend Granite Ridge School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 464 students attended Granite Ridge School.

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