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#1434 of 2,105 schools in WI

Elmwood High

High School · Elmwood School District · Elmwood, WI

A high school in Elmwood, WI where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

213 S Scott St, Elmwood, WI 54740

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2021)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation4.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
District spending per student$16,579
Chronic Absenteeism8.9%

Students at Elmwood High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2018, to 20% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (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

36.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Elmwood High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low128/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$75,505

Median home value

$225,800

Median rent

$853/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (wwvc)Charter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedPK–120.0 mi13Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Elmwood School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$16,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Elmwood High

Elmwood High is a public high school in Elmwood, WI, part of Elmwood School District, serving approximately 90 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,434 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elmwood High

What grades does Elmwood High serve?

Elmwood High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Elmwood High?

Elmwood High has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood High?

The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood High is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elmwood High rank in WI?

Elmwood High ranks #1,434 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Elmwood High's MySchoolScout rating?

Elmwood High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Elmwood High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elmwood High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Elmwood High a charter school?

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

Is Elmwood High a Title I school?

No, Elmwood High is not currently a Title I school.

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

36.7% of students at Elmwood 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
90
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pierce County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.9%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 54740)
1,858
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
45.2
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 54740; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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