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#1680 of 2,105 schools in WI

Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High

High School · Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau School District · Galesville, WI

A high school in Galesville, WI where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 4000, Galesville, WI 54630

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-28.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation17.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$15,188
Chronic Absenteeism25.3%

Students at Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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

22.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average283/100K

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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

$88,429

Median home value

$261,700

Median rent

$975/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
8 boys'·10 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Berean Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6K–123.1 mi35Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$15,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High is listed in Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High

Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High is a public high school in Galesville, WI, part of Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau School District, serving approximately 415 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,680 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High

What grades does Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High serve?

Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High?

Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High?

The student-teacher ratio at Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High rank in WI?

Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High ranks #1,680 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High's MySchoolScout rating?

Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High a charter school?

No, Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High a Title I school?

No, Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High?

22.9% of students at Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau 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
415
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Trempealeau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 54630)
4,328
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
39.5
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 54630; 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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