Herrman Elementary School

925 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 663 students in grades 1-4, Herrman 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 20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 663 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Herrman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Herrman Elementary School's student population of 663 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
663 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Herrman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herrman Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#1622 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20%
38%
26%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
19%
13%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
72%
68%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Herrman Elementary School's ranking?
Herrman Elementary School is ranked #1622 out of 1,984 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Herrman Elementary School?
663 students attend Herrman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Herrman Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herrman Elementary School?
Herrman Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Herrman Elementary School offer ?
Herrman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Herrman Elementary School part of?
Herrman Elementary School is part of Sparta Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 663 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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