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Gifford School

8332 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,411 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gifford School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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-8
  • Enrollment: 1,411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Gifford School's student population of 1,411 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,411 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 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
Gifford School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gifford School is 0.52, which is equal to 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)
#1419 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gifford School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gifford 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.
30%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gifford 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.
47%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gifford 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
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gifford 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 Gifford School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 1999-00 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gifford School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gifford School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gifford School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gifford 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
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gifford 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 Gifford School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Gifford 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
30%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gifford 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 (21-22)
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gifford School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 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 Gifford School's ranking?
Gifford School is ranked #1419 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Gifford School?
1,411 students attend Gifford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Gifford School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gifford School?
Gifford School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gifford School offer ?
Gifford School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gifford School part of?
Gifford School is part of Racine Unified School District.

School Reviews
3   3/24/2023
IT'S SUCH A GOOD SCHOOL.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Eliana

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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