Very Good
#530 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 25% in state
Cedar Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District · Oak Creek, WI
An Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2225 W Sycamore Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154
- Math 57% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Hills Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
41.4%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cedar Hills 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,832/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Creek), 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
$93,120
Median home value
$305,100
Median rent
$1,397/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53154; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Father's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Victory ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| IdealCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Garland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 536 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,568NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Hills Elementary is listed in Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Hills Elementary
Cedar Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Oak Creek, WI, part of Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District, serving approximately 307 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #530 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Hills Elementary
What grades does Cedar Hills Elementary serve?
Cedar Hills Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cedar Hills Elementary?
Cedar Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hills Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Hills Elementary rank in WI?
Cedar Hills Elementary ranks #530 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Cedar Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Cedar Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Hills Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cedar Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Cedar Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cedar Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Hills Elementary?
41.4% of students at Cedar Hills 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
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (414) 761-3020
- Area population (ZIP 53154)
- 36,473
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 53154; 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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