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Southside Elementary School vs. Crestwood Elementary School

Should you attend Southside Elementary School or Crestwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Southside Elementary School
501 E Badger Rd
Madison, WI 53713
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Crestwood Elementary School
5930 Old Sauk Rd
Madison, WI 53705
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Crestwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southside 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 6-9% (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 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crestwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
357 students
287 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Crestwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southside Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Crestwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Crestwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1834 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
#434 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Crestwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
50-54%
(Top 30% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crestwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crestwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 20% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crestwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Southside Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Crestwood Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
34
16
Kindergarten Students
47
56
Grade 1 Students
66
52
Grade 2 Students
49
39
Grade 3 Students
52
36
Grade 4 Students
57
48
Grade 5 Students
52
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Southside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Crestwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Crestwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Crestwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
34%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Crestwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
14%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Crestwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Crestwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Crestwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Crestwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Crestwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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