Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Macarthur Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: MacArthur Elementary serves the southeast part of Germantown, WI, covering an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Macarthur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Macarthur Elementary School's student population of 486 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Macarthur Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macarthur Elementary School is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macarthur Elementary School's ranking?
Macarthur Elementary School is ranked #270 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Macarthur Elementary School often compared to?
Macarthur Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like County Line Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Macarthur Elementary School?
486 students attend Macarthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Macarthur Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Macarthur Elementary School?
Macarthur Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Macarthur Elementary School offer ?
Macarthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Macarthur Elementary School part of?
Macarthur Elementary School is part of Germantown School District.
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