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#1101 of 2,105 schools in WI
East Elementary
Elementary School · Milton School District · Milton, WI
A Milton School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
201 S Janesville St, Milton, WI 53563
- Math 49% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 30 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where East 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average461/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milton), 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
$89,397
Median home value
$270,800
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53563; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–3 | 1.6 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Rock Prairie MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–8 | 3.3 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Harmony ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–3 | 3.4 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Kennedy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 391 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Milton School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Elementary is listed in Milton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Elementary
East Elementary is a public elementary school in Milton, WI, part of Milton School District, serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,101 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Elementary
What grades does East Elementary serve?
East Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend East Elementary?
East Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Elementary rank in WI?
East Elementary ranks #1,101 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is East Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
East Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 East Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Elementary a charter school?
No, East Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Elementary a Title I school?
No, East Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Elementary?
36.9% of students at East 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Rock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (608) 868-9380
- Area population (ZIP 53563)
- 11,468
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 53563; 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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