South Mountain Elementary School
Tel:
(715)261-0235
- South Mountain Elementary School serves 222 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
School Overview
- South Mountain Elementary School's student population of 222 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 222 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Mountain Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Mountain Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #171 out of 2,027 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 87% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wausau School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Mountain Elementary School is D C Everest Junior High School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is D C Everest Junior High School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rib Mountain Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wausau Rib Mountain Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 245 students
1.6 miles
2701 Robin Ln
Wausau, WI 54401
(715)261-0220 1.6 K-5 245 - Rothschild Rothschild Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 429 students
2.8 miles
810 1st St
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715)359-3186 2.8 PK-5 429 - Schofield D C Everest Junior High School Grades: 8-9 | 849 students
3.1 miles
1000 Machmueller St
Schofield, WI 54476
(715)359-0511 3.1 8-9 849 - Wausau G D Jones Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 579 students
3.1 miles
1018 S 12th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715)261-0950 3.1 PK-5 579 - Wausau John Marshall Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 324 students
3.1 miles
1918 Lamont St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715)261-0060 3.1 K-5 324
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