West Salem Elementary School
West Salem Elementary School serves 887 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
West Salem Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (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 52% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
West Salem Elementary School's student population of 887 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 887 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Salem 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 diversity score of West Salem Elementary School is 0.15, 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 | #541 out of 2029 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 92% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Salem School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Salem Elementary School is West Salem High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is West Salem Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- West Salem West Salem High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 509 students10
0.0 miles
490 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1220 0 9-12 509 - West Salem West Salem Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 52%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 427 students10
0.0 miles
450 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-2090 0 6-8 427 - Bangor Bangor Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 296 students10
4.5 miles
701 14th Ave S
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331 4.5 PK-5 296 - Bangor Bangor Middle/high Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 301 students10
4.8 miles
700 10th Ave S
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331 4.8 6-12 301 - La Crosse North Woods International School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 365 students10
6.0 miles
2541 Sablewood Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7000 6 PK-5 365
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