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Bethesda Elementary School

730 S University Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bethesda Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20% in WI
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bethesda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bethesda Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bethesda Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethesda Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#362 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bethesda Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bethesda Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bethesda Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bethesda Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bethesda Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bethesda Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bethesda Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
37%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bethesda Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bethesda Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
54%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bethesda Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bethesda Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bethesda Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Bethesda Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bethesda Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bethesda Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethesda Elementary School's ranking?
Bethesda Elementary School is ranked #362 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Bethesda Elementary School often compared to?
Bethesda Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Bethesda Elementary School?
436 students attend Bethesda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bethesda Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethesda Elementary School?
Bethesda Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bethesda Elementary School offer ?
Bethesda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethesda Elementary School part of?
Bethesda Elementary School is part of Waukesha School District.
In what neighborhood is Bethesda Elementary School located?
Bethesda Elementary School is located in the Merrill Crest neighborhood of Waukesha, WI.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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