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#1028 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 49% in state

Amy Belle Elementary

Elementary School · Germantown School District · Colgate, WI

A Germantown School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3294 Willow Creek Rd, Colgate, WI 53017

  • Math 80% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 70% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+25.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.3 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$11,936
Chronic Absenteeism12.4%

Students at Amy Belle Elementary score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency80%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency70%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
80%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

13.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Amy Belle Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low103/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$160,145

Median home value

$477,300

College educated

56.5%

Homeownership

97.8%

Poverty rate

1.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Boniface Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9PK–82.7 mi58Compare →
Crown of Life Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8PK–83.0 mi84Compare →
St Gabriel Catholic ParishPrivate · tuition6.8PK–83.3 mi112Compare →
Calvary Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9PK–123.8 mi36Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Germantown School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$11,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Amy Belle Elementary is listed in Germantown School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Amy Belle Elementary

Amy Belle Elementary is a public elementary school in Colgate, WI, part of Germantown School District, serving approximately 354 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,028 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Amy Belle Elementary

What grades does Amy Belle Elementary serve?

Amy Belle Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Amy Belle Elementary?

Amy Belle Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Amy Belle Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Amy Belle Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Amy Belle Elementary rank in WI?

Amy Belle Elementary ranks #1,028 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Amy Belle Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Amy Belle Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Amy Belle Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Amy Belle Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Amy Belle Elementary a charter school?

No, Amy Belle Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Amy Belle Elementary a Title I school?

No, Amy Belle Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amy Belle Elementary?

13.8% of students at Amy Belle Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
354
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.4%
Area population (ZIP 53017)
5,284
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
47.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53017; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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