District

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

WIMiddleton, WisconsinDane County

Contact & Location

Enrollment & Schools

13
Total Schools
7,267
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Preschools
1
Preschools
Elementary
Schools
7
Elementary Schools
Middle
Schools
2
Middle Schools
High
Schools
3
High Schools

Rating Distribution

19%
Below Average
19%
Average
982%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
11
Charter
2
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
3

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
66%
Asian
12%
Hispanic / Latino
10%
Two or More Races
6%
Black / African American
5%

Gender Distribution

52%Male
48%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

18%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
40%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

8.4
out of 10
Average ACT Score
22.0
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
86%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
21%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
9% (1)
Average
9% (1)
Above Average
82% (9)

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1mo ago

Whiteness Class Sparks Federal Complaint

Alleged incident in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District · Wisconsin

A school district is facing a federal complaint regarding its 'Witnessing Whiteness' class. The program has generated significant debate concerning its approach to racial education and equity.

Occurred on February 24, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1mo ago

District Slammed For 'Whites Only'

Alleged incident in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District · Wisconsin

A Wisconsin school district faced criticism for offering a class exclusively for white participants. The program aimed to explore concepts of privilege, whiteness, and racism. This initiative prompted a race discrimination complaint against the institution.

Occurred on February 24, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

District plans race-based curriculum

Alleged incident in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District · Wisconsin

The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District is reportedly implementing curriculum changes. These changes include integrating anti-racist and social justice standards across subjects. The district also plans to group students by race and involve students in curriculum development.

Occurred on July 22, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

District hires CRT consultant

Alleged incident in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District · Wisconsin

A school district participated in a consortium that taught middle and high school students about intersectionality and collectivism. The district also contracted with a consultant known for implementing Critical Race Pedagogy for professional development. This initiative aimed to dismantle institutionalized racism within schools.

Occurred on October 23, 2019Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

District Hides Student Gender Identity

Alleged incident in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District · Wisconsin

The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District implemented a policy instructing staff to withhold information about a student's gender identity from their parents. This policy also mandates the use of preferred names and pronouns, and permits students to use facilities aligning with their gender identity. The district cites student privacy as the reason for these guidelines.

Occurred on June 16, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 13 schools in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 2, 2026