B
Good
72/100

Stephens Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 120 S Rosa Rd, Madison, WI 53705
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 51st percentile in Wisconsin
Resources
A+
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

72
Repit Score
out of 100
482
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%51/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% 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 +0 points better 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 proficiency37% (−3 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency49% (+9 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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
White62%77%reading +12 pts, math +19 pts89th percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -1 pts, math -2 pts43rd percentile (list)
Hispanic8%17%reading -16 pts, math -10 pts13th percentile (list)
Asian55%75%reading +12 pts, math +21 pts71st percentile (list)
Low-income12%17%reading -14 pts, math -14 pts9th 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 120 S Rosa Rd
City Madison
ZIP Code 53705
District 5508520
NCES School ID 550852000932
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53705

Understanding the community around Stephens Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $79,253
Per Capita Income $55,665
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 75.5%
High School or Higher 97.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $427,400
Median Rent $1,240
Owner-Occupied 49.0%
Renter-Occupied 51.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Stephens Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 43.2%
Hispanic/Latino 28.2%
Black 12.5%
Two or More Races 9.1%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 482
Teachers (FTE) 41.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Stephens Elementary?
Stephens Elementary has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Stephens Elementary?
Stephens Elementary has 482 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Stephens Elementary serve?
Stephens Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Stephens Elementary receive per student?
Stephens Elementary receives $20,303 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Stephens Elementary in 53705 ▼
Avg Home Value
$567,874
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,902
1-Year Change
+6.5%
% Renters
51.0%

Other Schools in 53705

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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