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#1718 of 2,105 schools in WI

Elk Mound High

High School · Elk Mound Area School District · Elk Mound, WI

An Elk Mound Area School District high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

405 University St, Elk Mound, WI 54739

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation5.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$12,450
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Elk Mound High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 32% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Elk Mound High 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,132/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk Mound), 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

$91,385

Median home value

$240,700

Median rent

$1,043/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54739; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
5.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Elk Mound Area School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$12,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elk Mound High is listed in Elk Mound Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elk Mound High

Elk Mound High is a public high school in Elk Mound, WI, part of Elk Mound Area School District, serving approximately 368 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,718 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elk Mound High

What grades does Elk Mound High serve?

Elk Mound High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Elk Mound High?

Elk Mound High has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Mound High?

The student-teacher ratio at Elk Mound High is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elk Mound High rank in WI?

Elk Mound High ranks #1,718 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Elk Mound High's MySchoolScout rating?

Elk Mound High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Elk Mound High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elk Mound High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Elk Mound High a charter school?

No, Elk Mound High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elk Mound High a Title I school?

No, Elk Mound High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elk Mound High?

29.9% of students at Elk Mound High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Dunn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 54739)
5,315
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
38
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 54739; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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