South Mountain Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Should I attend South Mountain Elementary School or Thomas Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
232 students
385 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#836 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
99
Kindergarten Students
39
51
Grade 1 Students
41
44
Grade 2 Students
39
44
Grade 3 Students
35
45
Grade 4 Students
42
51
Grade 5 Students
36
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
36%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
82%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
10%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%