Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hewitt-texas Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 70-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Hewitt-Texas Elementary serves the east part of the Wausau, WI school district, encompassing an area of approximately 96.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hewitt-texas 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
Hewitt-texas Elementary School's student population of 85 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
85 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Hewitt-texas 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 Hewitt-texas Elementary 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
#161 out of 1962 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
80%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Hewitt-texas Elementary School's ranking?
Hewitt-texas Elementary School is ranked #161 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Hewitt-texas Elementary School?
85 students attend Hewitt-texas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hewitt-texas Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hewitt-texas Elementary School?
Hewitt-texas Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hewitt-texas Elementary School offer ?
Hewitt-texas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hewitt-texas Elementary School part of?
Hewitt-texas Elementary School is part of Wausau School District.
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