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#958 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 46% in state
Deer Creek Intermediate
Middle School · Saint Francis School District · Saint Francis, WI
A Saint Francis School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3680 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Saint Francis, WI 53235
- Math 53% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deer Creek Intermediate score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 38 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Deer Creek Intermediate 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low33/100K
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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
$58,490
Median home value
$207,200
Median rent
$893/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cudahy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–8 | 2.4 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| St Augustine Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,379 | Compare → |
| Salam SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 796 | Compare → |
| Carmen Middle School SouthCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 206 | 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.
Saint Francis School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deer Creek Intermediate is listed in Saint Francis School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deer Creek Intermediate
Deer Creek Intermediate is a public middle school in Saint Francis, WI, part of Saint Francis School District, serving approximately 304 students in grades 4th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #958 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deer Creek Intermediate
What grades does Deer Creek Intermediate serve?
Deer Creek Intermediate serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Deer Creek Intermediate?
Deer Creek Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Intermediate is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deer Creek Intermediate rank in WI?
Deer Creek Intermediate ranks #958 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Deer Creek Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Deer Creek Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Deer Creek Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer Creek Intermediate has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Deer Creek Intermediate a charter school?
No, Deer Creek Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deer Creek Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Deer Creek Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deer Creek Intermediate?
45.7% of students at Deer Creek Intermediate 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (414) 482-8400
- Area population (ZIP 53235)
- 9,318
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 53.6
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 53235; 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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