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#1007 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 48% in state

Evergreen Elementary

Elementary School · Waterford Graded J1 School District · Waterford, WI

A Waterford Graded J1 School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

817 W Main St, Waterford, WI 53185

  • Math 62% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+7.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.9 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$13,532
Chronic Absenteeism7.8%

Students at Evergreen Elementary score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency62%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
62%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

10%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Evergreen 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low75/100K

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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

$100,896

Median home value

$357,700

Median rent

$1,191/mo

College educated

31.7%

Homeownership

82.3%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53185; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Woodfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–50.4 mi334Compare →
Trailside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–51.2 mi330Compare →
Lakeview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–45.0 mi309Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Waterford Graded J1 School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$13,532NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Evergreen Elementary is listed in Waterford Graded J1 School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Evergreen Elementary

Evergreen Elementary is a public elementary school in Waterford, WI, part of Waterford Graded J1 School District, serving approximately 309 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,007 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Evergreen Elementary

What grades does Evergreen Elementary serve?

Evergreen Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Evergreen Elementary?

Evergreen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Evergreen Elementary rank in WI?

Evergreen Elementary ranks #1,007 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Evergreen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Evergreen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Evergreen Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Evergreen Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Evergreen Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Evergreen Elementary a Title I school?

No, Evergreen Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Evergreen Elementary?

10.0% of students at Evergreen 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
309
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Racine County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.8%
Area population (ZIP 53185)
18,786
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
47.3
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 53185; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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