Very Good
#609 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 29% in state
Butte Des Morts Elementary
Elementary School · Menasha Joint School District · Menasha, WI
A Menasha Joint School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
501 Tayco St, Menasha, WI 54952
- Math 44% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Butte Des Morts Elementary score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Butte Des Morts 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banta Bilingual ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Fox Valley Virtual SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 0.5 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
- #5 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
Butte Des Morts Elementary is listed in Menasha Joint School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Butte Des Morts Elementary
Butte Des Morts Elementary is a public elementary school in Menasha, WI, part of Menasha Joint School District, serving approximately 359 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Butte Des Morts Elementary
What grades does Butte Des Morts Elementary serve?
Butte Des Morts Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Butte Des Morts Elementary?
Butte Des Morts Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butte Des Morts Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Butte Des Morts Elementary is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Butte Des Morts Elementary rank in WI?
Butte Des Morts Elementary ranks #609 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Butte Des Morts Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Butte Des Morts Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Butte Des Morts Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Butte Des Morts Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Butte Des Morts Elementary a charter school?
No, Butte Des Morts Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Butte Des Morts Elementary a Title I school?
No, Butte Des Morts Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Butte Des Morts Elementary?
63.5% of students at Butte Des Morts 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
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (920) 967-1900
- 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.
- 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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