Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. South Mountain Elementary School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School or South Mountain Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
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
Overview
Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 235 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
372 students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#494 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#139 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
80
-
Kindergarten Students
48
37
Grade 1 Students
43
38
Grade 2 Students
53
42
Grade 3 Students
52
35
Grade 4 Students
44
42
Grade 5 Students
52
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
35%
13%
% Hispanic
7%
1%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
46%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%