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#647 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 31% in state

Frederic Elementary

Elementary School · Frederic School District · Frederic, WI

An elementary school in Frederic, WI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

305 Birch St, Frederic, WI 54837

  • Math 50% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 11.1:1 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-1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.4% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-4.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.2 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$17,224
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Students at Frederic Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Frederic 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average342/100K

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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

$69,583

Median home value

$211,500

Median rent

$902/mo

College educated

23.3%

Homeownership

84.5%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Frederic School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$17,224NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Frederic Elementary

Frederic Elementary is a public elementary school in Frederic, WI, part of Frederic School District, serving approximately 189 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frederic Elementary

What grades does Frederic Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Frederic Elementary?

Frederic Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederic Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Frederic Elementary is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frederic Elementary rank in WI?

Frederic Elementary ranks #647 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Frederic Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Frederic Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Frederic Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederic Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Frederic Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Frederic Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

55.6% of students at Frederic 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
189
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Polk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
Area population (ZIP 54837)
3,689
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
53.2
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 · 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 54837; 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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