Serving 659 students in grades 6-8, Elkhorn Area Middle 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 37% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 659 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elkhorn Area Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Elkhorn, WI, covering approximately 86.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elkhorn Area Middle School's student population of 659 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
659 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Elkhorn Area Middle 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 Elkhorn Area Middle School is 0.35, 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
#1099 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Elks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elkhorn Area Middle School's ranking?
Elkhorn Area Middle School is ranked #1099 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Elkhorn Area Middle School often compared to?
Elkhorn Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitewater Middle School, Williams Bay Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Elkhorn Area Middle School?
659 students attend Elkhorn Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Elkhorn Area Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elkhorn Area Middle School?
Elkhorn Area Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elkhorn Area Middle School offer ?
Elkhorn Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elkhorn Area Middle School part of?
Elkhorn Area Middle School is part of Elkhorn Area School District.
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