Very Good
#783 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 37% in state
Clay Lamberton Elementary
Elementary School · Berlin Area School District · Berlin, WI
A Berlin Area School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
259 E Marquette St, Berlin, WI 54923
- Math 52% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clay Lamberton Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
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 47% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Clay Lamberton 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average533/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berlin), 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
$63,750
Median home value
$180,400
Median rent
$815/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54923; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| All Saints Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 141 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Berlin Area School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,908NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clay Lamberton Elementary is listed in Berlin Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clay Lamberton Elementary
Clay Lamberton Elementary is a public elementary school in Berlin, WI, part of Berlin Area School District, serving approximately 537 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #783 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clay Lamberton Elementary
What grades does Clay Lamberton Elementary serve?
Clay Lamberton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Clay Lamberton Elementary?
Clay Lamberton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Lamberton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay Lamberton Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clay Lamberton Elementary rank in WI?
Clay Lamberton Elementary ranks #783 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Clay Lamberton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Clay Lamberton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Clay Lamberton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clay Lamberton Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clay Lamberton Elementary a charter school?
No, Clay Lamberton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clay Lamberton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Clay Lamberton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clay Lamberton Elementary?
56.8% of students at Clay Lamberton 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
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Green Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (920) 361-2442
- Area population (ZIP 54923)
- 8,850
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 54923; 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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