Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Donges Bay Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Donges Bay Elementary serves the southeast part of Mequon, WI, covering an area of approximately 7.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Donges Bay 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
Donges Bay Elementary School's student population of 539 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
539 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Donges Bay Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donges Bay Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#36 out of 1962 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
83%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Donges Bay Elementary School's ranking?
Donges Bay Elementary School is ranked #36 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Donges Bay Elementary School often compared to?
Donges Bay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oriole Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Donges Bay Elementary School?
539 students attend Donges Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Donges Bay Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Donges Bay Elementary School?
Donges Bay Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Donges Bay Elementary School offer ?
Donges Bay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Donges Bay Elementary School part of?
Donges Bay Elementary School is part of Mequon-Thiensville School District.
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