Bethesda Elementary School
Tel:
(262)970-1305
- Bethesda Elementary School serves 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
School Overview
- Bethesda Elementary School's student population of 482 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 482 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bethesda Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bethesda Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #573 out of 2,027 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 12% |
| Black | 4% | 9% |
| White | 63% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waukesha School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waukesha North High School Grades: 9-12 | 1216 students
1.0 miles
2222 Michigan Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262)970-3505 1.0 9-12 1216 - Waukesha Lowell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 274 students
1.1 miles
140 N Grandview Blvd
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262)970-1905 1.1 PK-5 274 - Waukesha Summit View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 597 students
1.4 miles
2100 Summit Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262)970-2605 1.4 PK-5 597 - Waukesha Butler Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 909 students
1.7 miles
310 N Hine Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262)970-2905 1.7 6-8 909 - Waukesha Waukesha East Alternative School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 69 students
1.8 miles
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)970-4355 1.8 9-12 69
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