Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
South Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Mountain Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend South Mountain Elementary School?
233 students attend South Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of South Mountain Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Mountain Elementary School?
South Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Mountain Elementary School offer ?
South Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Mountain Elementary School part of?
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