Bethesda Elementary School
Bethesda Elementary School serves 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bethesda Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bethesda Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bethesda Elementary School's student population of 519 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 519 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bethesda Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bethesda Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1055 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 12% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 62% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waukesha School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bethesda Elementary School is North High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Butler Middle School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lowell Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waukesha North High School Math: 33% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,175 student10
1.0 miles
2222 Michigan Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-3505 1 9-12 1,175 - Waukesha Lowell Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 269 students10
1.1 miles
140 N Grandview Blvd
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1905 1.1 PK-5 269 - Waukesha Summit View Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 65% | Reading: 54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 592 students10
1.4 miles
2100 Summit Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2605 1.4 PK-5 592 - Waukesha Butler Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 883 students10
1.7 miles
310 N Hine Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2905 1.7 6-8 883 - Waukesha Waukesha East Alternative School Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 114 students10
1.8 miles
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355 1.8 9-12 114
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