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#1379 of 2,105 schools in WI

Black Creek Elementary

Elementary School · Seymour Community School District · Black Creek, WI

A Seymour Community School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 237, Black Creek, WI 54106

  • Math 47% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.4% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.7% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-6.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.5 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$14,877
Chronic Absenteeism14.1%

Students at Black Creek Elementary score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
36%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Black Creek 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low107/100K

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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

$88,606

Median home value

$254,500

Median rent

$764/mo

College educated

13.7%

Homeownership

88%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Seymour Community School District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rock Ledge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–5Not available577Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Seymour Community School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$14,877NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Black Creek Elementary is listed in Seymour Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Black Creek Elementary

Black Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Black Creek, WI, part of Seymour Community School District, serving approximately 348 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,379 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Black Creek Elementary

What grades does Black Creek Elementary serve?

Black Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Black Creek Elementary?

Black Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Creek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Black Creek Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Black Creek Elementary rank in WI?

Black Creek Elementary ranks #1,379 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Black Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Black Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Black Creek Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Black Creek Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Black Creek Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Black Creek Elementary a Title I school?

No, Black Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black Creek Elementary?

32.5% of students at Black Creek 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 – 8th
Enrollment
348
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Outagamie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.1%
Area population (ZIP 54106)
4,945
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
41.3
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 54106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

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