C
Below Average
53/100

LaFollette High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 702 Pflaum Rd, Madison, WI 53716
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 29% · Math 22% proficient · 32nd percentile in Wisconsin
Graduation
C+
86% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
1,527
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%32/100reading 34th percentile, math 30th percentile among Wisconsin high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%47/10086% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency29% (−11 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−18 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate86% (−1 pts vs. state avg 87%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%42%reading +2 pts, math +5 pts75th percentile (list)
Black12%3%reading -2 pts, math -8 pts44th percentile (list)
Hispanic12%8%reading -8 pts, math -6 pts12th percentile (list)
Asian10%10%reading -29 pts, math -23 pts11th percentile (list)
Multiracial25%15%reading -15 pts, math -16 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income12%12%reading -9 pts, math -3 pts27th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 702 Pflaum Rd
City Madison
ZIP Code 53716
District 5508520
NCES School ID 550852000941
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53716

Understanding the community around LaFollette High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $86,538
Per Capita Income $47,533
Poverty Rate 3.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.7%
High School or Higher 95.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $296,300
Median Rent $1,223
Owner-Occupied 72.6%
Renter-Occupied 27.4%
View full data for ZIP 53716 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for LaFollette High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 34.8%
White 27.1%
Black 23.4%
Two or More Races 8.2%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,527
Teachers (FTE) 99.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for LaFollette High?
LaFollette High has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend LaFollette High?
LaFollette High has 1,527 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does LaFollette High serve?
LaFollette High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does LaFollette High receive per student?
LaFollette High receives $20,303 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around LaFollette High in 53716 ▼
Avg Home Value
$422,535
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,739
1-Year Change
+6.8%
% Renters
27.4%

Other Schools in 53716

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026