Serving 218 students in grades 3-5, Grayside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grayside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grayside Elementary School's student population of 218 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grayside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grayside Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1168 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
n/a
9%
White
81%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grayside Elementary School's ranking?
Grayside Elementary School is ranked #1168 out of 1,991 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Grayside Elementary School?
218 students attend Grayside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Grayside Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grayside Elementary School?
Grayside Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grayside Elementary School offer ?
Grayside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grayside Elementary School part of?
Grayside Elementary School is part of Mauston School District.
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