Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwood Glen Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 63% (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 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Southwood Glen Elementary serves the southeast part of Franklin, WI, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 5 to 10 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwood Glen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Southwood Glen Elementary School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Inspiring personal success through learning.
School Rankings
Southwood Glen Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwood Glen Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 1962 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwood Glen Elementary School's ranking?
Southwood Glen Elementary School is ranked #177 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Southwood Glen Elementary School often compared to?
Southwood Glen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Southwood Glen Elementary School?
370 students attend Southwood Glen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Southwood Glen Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwood Glen Elementary School?
Southwood Glen Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwood Glen Elementary School offer ?
Southwood Glen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southwood Glen Elementary School part of?
Southwood Glen Elementary School is part of Franklin Public School District.
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