Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, South Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
237 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of South Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Reedsburg School District.
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