Van Hise Elementary School
Van Hise Elementary School serves 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Van Hise Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (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 75-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Van Hise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Van Hise Elementary School's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 408 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Rankings
Van Hise Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% 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 Van Hise Elementary School is 0.57, which is more 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 | #5 out of 2029 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 12% |
| Black | 3% | 9% |
| White | 63% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison Metropolitan School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Hamilton Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Madison Hamilton Middle School Math: 60% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 792 students10
0.1 miles
4801 Waukesha St
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4620 0.1 6-8 792 - Madison Midvale Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 446 students
0.8 miles
502 Caromar Dr
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-6700 0.8 PK-2 446 - Madison Stephens Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 578 students10
1.1 miles
120 S Rosa Rd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1900 1.1 PK-5 578 - Madison Shorewood Hills Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 463 students10
1.2 miles
1105 Shorewood Blvd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200 1.2 PK-5 463 - Madison Spring Harbor Middle School Magnet School
Math: 43% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 265 students10
1.2 miles
1110 Spring Harbor Dr
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1100 1.2 6-8 265
School Reviews
| 5 1/28/2012 Van Hise is the best school anyone can go to - Posted by Student/Alumni - grj45 |
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