South Mountain Elementary School
South Mountain Elementary School serves 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
South Mountain Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
South Mountain Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
South Mountain Elementary School's student population of 244 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 244 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Mountain Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Mountain Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #231 out of 2029 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 12% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 82% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wausau School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to South Mountain Elementary 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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Wausau Rib Mountain Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 233 students10
1.6 miles
2701 Robin Ln
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0220 1.6 K-5 233 - Rothschild Rothschild Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 435 students10
2.8 miles
810 1st St
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-3186 2.8 PK-5 435 - Schofield D C Everest Junior High School Math: 33% | Reading: 40%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-9 | 891 students10
3.1 miles
1000 Machmueller St
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0511 3.1 8-9 891 - Wausau G D Jones Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 635 students10
3.1 miles
1018 S 12th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0950 3.1 PK-5 635 - Wausau John Marshall Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 291 students10
3.1 miles
1918 Lamont St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060 3.1 K-5 291
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