Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Black Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Black Creek Elementary serves the west part of its school district in Black Creek, WI, covering an area of approximately 55.8 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Black Creek Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
345 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Black Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Creek Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#1205 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
90%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Black Creek Elementary School is ranked #1205 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Black Creek Elementary School?
345 students attend Black Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Black Creek Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black Creek Elementary School?
Black Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Black Creek Elementary School offer ?
Black Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Black Creek Elementary School part of?
Black Creek Elementary School is part of Seymour Community School District.
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