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 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- West Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
West Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Elementary School's student population of 443 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 443 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.18, 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 | #469 out of 2029 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 43% |
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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% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| Diversity Score | 0.18 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Milton School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Milton Milton Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 527 students
0.8 miles
20 E Madison Ave
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9350 0.8 7-8 527 - Milton Milton High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,126 student
1.0 miles
114 W High St
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9300 1.0 9-12 1,126 - Milton Northside Intermediate Grades: 4-6 | 724 students
1.0 miles
159 Northside Dr
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9280 1.0 4-6 724 - Milton East Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 326 students
1.5 miles
201 S Janesville St
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9380 1.5 PK-3 326 - Janesville Harmony Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 265 students
3.8 miles
4243 E Rotamer Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 868-9360 3.8 PK-3 265
School Reviews
| 5 Wonderful staff! You couldn't ask for a better school! - Posted by Parent - sstru |
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