Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oriole Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 81% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Oriole Lane Elementary serves the northeast part of Mequon, WI, covering an area of approximately 16.7 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oriole Lane 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
Oriole Lane Elementary School's student population of 499 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
499 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
37 acres
School Motto
The mission of the Oriole Lane Elementary School community is to inspire students to engage in their intellectual, social, and emotional growth, now and in the future.
School Rankings
Oriole Lane Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oriole Lane Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#22 out of 1962 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)10.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Oriole Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Oriole Lane Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Oriole Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Oriole Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Donges Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Oriole Lane Elementary School?
499 students attend Oriole Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Oriole Lane Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oriole Lane Elementary School?
Oriole Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oriole Lane Elementary School offer ?
Oriole Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oriole Lane Elementary School part of?
Oriole Lane Elementary School is part of Mequon-Thiensville School District.
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