Gibraltar Secondary School is a public school in the unincorporated community of Fish Creek, Town of Gibraltar, Door County, Wisconsin, United States. It serves grades 6-12 and is a part of the Gibraltar Area Schools. It used to be known as Gibraltar High School and served grades 9 through 12.
Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gibraltar Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Gibraltar Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fish Creek, WI, covering approximately 458.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gibraltar 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
Gibraltar Elementary School's student population of 265 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gibraltar Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gibraltar Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#178 out of 1962 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
87%
66%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gibraltar Elementary School's ranking?
Gibraltar Elementary School is ranked #178 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Gibraltar Elementary School often compared to?
Gibraltar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sevastopol Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Gibraltar Elementary School?
265 students attend Gibraltar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Gibraltar Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gibraltar Elementary School?
Gibraltar Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gibraltar Elementary School offer ?
Gibraltar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gibraltar Elementary School part of?
Gibraltar Elementary School is part of Gibraltar Area School District.
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