St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church · Photo: TheCatalyst31 · CC0Springfield’s public schools outscore 90% of Wisconsin districts
On the state math tests, 61% of Springfield’s students scored proficient, above the Wisconsin average (39%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Springfield, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wisconsin, not nationally.
From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Springfield’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 58% and math 61% across both districts in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 98% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Middleton-Cross Plains spends $15,643 per student and Waunakee $15,574, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Westside Christian School (private) and St. Peter Catholic School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Springfield’s grade
A: better than 90% of Wisconsin school districts, #23 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wisconsin average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Springfield, with each school’s own grade.
5th grade in Springfield · depends on your address
Kromrey Middle
Grades 5–8 · 1,230 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Middleton
Glacier Creek Middle
Grades 5–8 · 924 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Cross Plains
Waunakee Intermediate
Grades 5–6 · 661 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Waunakee
6th grade in Springfield · depends on your address
Kromrey Middle
Grades 5–8 · 1,230 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Middleton
Glacier Creek Middle
Grades 5–8 · 924 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Cross Plains
Waunakee Intermediate
Grades 5–6 · 661 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Waunakee
7th grade in Springfield · depends on your address
Kromrey Middle
Grades 5–8 · 1,230 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Middleton
Glacier Creek Middle
Grades 5–8 · 924 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Cross Plains
Waunakee Middle
Grades 7–8 · 667 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Waunakee
8th grade in Springfield · depends on your address
Kromrey Middle
Grades 5–8 · 1,230 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Middleton
Glacier Creek Middle
Grades 5–8 · 924 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Cross Plains
Waunakee Middle
Grades 7–8 · 667 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Waunakee
9th grade in Springfield · depends on your address
Middleton High
Grades 9–12 · 2,303 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Middleton
Waunakee High
Grades 9–12 · 1,335 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Waunakee
10th grade in Springfield · depends on your address
Middleton High
Grades 9–12 · 2,303 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Middleton
Waunakee High
Grades 9–12 · 1,335 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Waunakee
11th grade in Springfield · depends on your address
Middleton High
Grades 9–12 · 2,303 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Middleton
Waunakee High
Grades 9–12 · 1,335 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Waunakee
12th grade in Springfield · depends on your address
Middleton High
Grades 9–12 · 2,303 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Middleton
Waunakee High
Grades 9–12 · 1,335 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Waunakee
Springfield runs its own schools through grade 12 (Middleton-Cross Plains School District). From grade PK, students attend the Waunakee Community School District, shared with Vienna, Waunakee and Westport. Its elementary school is in Waunakee. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Springfield
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Springfield vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Springfield’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | A | Middleton-Cross Plains PK–12 · Waunakee PK–12 |
| Middleton | A | Middleton-Cross Plains |
| Berry | A | Wisconsin Heights PK–12 · Middleton-Cross Plains PK–12 |
| Dane | — | Lodi |
| Westport | A | Waunakee |
| Roxbury | B− | Sauk Prairie |
2 of the 5 neighbors share Middleton-Cross Plains with Springfield for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Springfield
17 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Springfield’s schools
Are Springfield’s schools good?
By Wisconsin’s own tests, yes: the public schools Springfield children attend outscore 90% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #23 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 91%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Springfield in?
Two districts: Middleton-Cross Plains School District runs grades PK–12, and Waunakee Community School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Vienna, Waunakee and Westport.
Where do Springfield kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Middleton High and Waunakee High.
What is Springfield’s graduation rate?
98% of the class of 2023 in Middleton-Cross Plains School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Springfield spend per student?
$15,643 in Middleton-Cross Plains School District and $15,574 in Waunakee Community School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Springfield?
Yes: Westside Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 267 students) and St. Peter Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 61 students).
Parents talk
What Springfield families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Springfield → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.