Muir Elementary School

2600 Woodcrest Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 296 students in grades 2-5, Muir Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50% in WI
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Muir Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Muir Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muir Elementary School is 0.38, 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)
#665 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
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45%
38%
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42%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
12%
13%
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Black
3%
9%
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White
78%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Muir Elementary School's ranking?
Muir Elementary School is ranked #665 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Muir Elementary School?
296 students attend Muir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Muir Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muir Elementary School?
Muir Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Muir Elementary School offer ?
Muir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Muir Elementary School part of?
Muir Elementary School is part of Portage Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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