West Elementary School
Tel:
(608)868-9230
- West Elementary School serves 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
School Overview
- West Elementary School's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 443 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. 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 | #343 out of 2,027 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 9% |
| White | 88% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Milton School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Elementary School is Milton High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Milton Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Northside Intermediate (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Milton Milton Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 543 students
0.8 miles
20 E Madison Ave
Milton, WI 53563
(608)868-9350 0.8 7-8 543 - Milton Milton High School Grades: 9-12 | 1104 students
1.0 miles
114 W High St
Milton, WI 53563
(608)868-9300 1.0 9-12 1104 - Milton Northside Intermediate Grades: 4-6 | 741 students
1.0 miles
159 Northside Dr
Milton, WI 53563
(608)868-9280 1.0 4-6 741 - Milton East Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 315 students
1.5 miles
201 S Janesville St
Milton, WI 53563
(608)868-9380 1.5 PK-3 315 - Janesville Harmony Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 243 students
3.8 miles
4243 E Rotamer Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608)868-9360 3.8 PK-3 243
School Reviews
| 5 Wonderful staff! You couldn't ask for a better school! - Posted by Parent - sstru |
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