Excellent
#260 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 12% in state
Banta Bilingual Elementary
Elementary School · Menasha Joint School District · Menasha, WI
A Menasha Joint School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
328 Sixth St, Menasha, WI 54952
- Math 41% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Banta Bilingual Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Banta Bilingual 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,061/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Menasha), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,280
Median home value
$190,000
Median rent
$906/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54952; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butte Des Morts ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Fox Valley Virtual SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–3 | 1.0 mi | 152 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Menasha Joint School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,545NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Banta Bilingual Elementary is listed in Menasha Joint School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Banta Bilingual Elementary
Banta Bilingual Elementary is a public elementary school in Menasha, WI, part of Menasha Joint School District, serving approximately 173 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #260 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Banta Bilingual Elementary
What grades does Banta Bilingual Elementary serve?
Banta Bilingual Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Banta Bilingual Elementary?
Banta Bilingual Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banta Bilingual Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Banta Bilingual Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Banta Bilingual Elementary rank in WI?
Banta Bilingual Elementary ranks #260 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Banta Bilingual Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Banta Bilingual Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Banta Bilingual Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Banta Bilingual Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Banta Bilingual Elementary a charter school?
No, Banta Bilingual Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Banta Bilingual Elementary a Title I school?
No, Banta Bilingual Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Banta Bilingual Elementary?
60.7% of students at Banta Bilingual 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 173
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (920) 967-1880
- Area population (ZIP 54952)
- 27,127
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
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 54952; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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