Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School serves 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (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 40% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 340 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School is 0.08, 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 | #855 out of 2029 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 12% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 96% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Southwestern Wisconsin School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School is Southwestern Wisconsin High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Benton Middle School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Benton Elementary School (3.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hazel Green Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School
0.4 miles
1105 Maple St
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261 0.4 n/a n/a - Hazel Green Southwestern Wisconsin High School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 168 students10
0.4 miles
1105 Maple St
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261 0.4 9-12 168 - Benton Benton Middle School Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 31 students10
3.4 miles
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002 3.4 7-8 31 - Benton Benton Elementary School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 105 students10
3.5 miles
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002 3.5 PK-6 105 - Benton Benton High School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 70 students10
3.5 miles
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002 3.5 9-12 70
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