Serving 912 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bay Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 912 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Tess Corners Elementary serves the northeast part of Muskego, WI, covering an attendance area of approximately 7.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bay Lane Elementary School's student population of 912 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
912 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every student Learning, Growing…Succeeding
School Rankings
Bay Lane Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Lane Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 1962 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
86%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Bay Lane Elementary School is ranked #130 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Bay Lane Elementary School?
912 students attend Bay Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bay Lane Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bay Lane Elementary School?
Bay Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bay Lane Elementary School offer ?
Bay Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bay Lane Elementary School part of?
Bay Lane Elementary School is part of Muskego-Norway School District.
In what neighborhood is Bay Lane Elementary School located?
Bay Lane Elementary School is located in the Guernsey Meadows neighborhood of Muskego, WI.
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