Heyer Elementary School
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(262) 970-1705
Heyer Elementary School serves 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Heyer Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Heyer Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Heyer Elementary School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 406 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Heyer Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Heyer Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1156 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 56% | 12% |
| Black | 3% | 9% |
| White | 35% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waukesha School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Heyer Elementary School is South High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Waukesha Stem Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Whittier Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waukesha South High School Math: 23% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 946 students10
0.7 miles
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3705 0.7 9-12 946 - Waukesha Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 145 students10
0.7 miles
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3775 0.7 9-12 145 - Waukesha Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy Charter School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 185 students10
0.7 miles
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880 0.7 9-12 185 - Waukesha Whittier Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 209 students10
0.8 miles
1103 S East Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2805 0.8 PK-5 209 - Waukesha Waukesha Stem Academy Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 784 students10
1.1 miles
114 S Charles St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305 1.1 PK-8 784
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