Serving 1,270 students in grades 8-12, Cardinal Heights Upper Middle 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 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Math Proficiency: 29%
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School's student population of 1,270 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Motto
Every child, every day.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
12%
9%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School often compared to?
Cardinal Heights Upper Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glacial Drumlin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School?
1,270 students attend Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School?
Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School offer ?
Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School part of?
Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School is part of Sun Prairie Area School District.
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