Parkside School serves 439 students in grades 4-8.
Parkside School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parkside School's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Parkside School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Parkside School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1242 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
22%
13%

Black
n/a
9%

White
74%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkside School's ranking?
Parkside School is ranked #1242 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Parkside School?
439 students attend Parkside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Parkside School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside School?
Parkside School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkside School offer ?
Parkside School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkside School part of?
Parkside School is part of Wautoma Area School District.
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