Van Hise Elementary School
- Van Hise Elementary School serves 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
Top Placements
Van Hise Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Van Hise Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 393 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Van Hise Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Van Hise Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. 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 | #20 out of 2,027 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 18% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 12% |
| Black | 5% | 9% |
| White | 61% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison Metropolitan School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Van Hise Elementary School is West High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Hamilton Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Madison Hamilton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 826 students
0.1 miles
4801 Waukesha St
Madison, WI 53705
(608)204-4620 0.1 6-8 826 - Madison Midvale Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 460 students
0.8 miles
502 Caromar Dr
Madison, WI 53711
(608)204-6700 0.8 PK-2 460 - Madison Stephens Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 577 students
1.1 miles
120 S Rosa Rd
Madison, WI 53705
(608)204-1900 1.1 PK-5 577 - Madison Shorewood Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 472 students
1.2 miles
1105 Shorewood Blvd
Madison, WI 53705
(608)204-1200 1.2 PK-5 472 - Madison Spring Harbor Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 270 students
1.2 miles
1110 Spring Harbor Dr
Madison, WI 53705
(608)204-1100 1.2 6-8 270
School Reviews
| 5 Van Hise is the best school anyone can go to - Posted by Student/Alumni - grj45 |
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