Excellent
#20 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 1% in state
Gibraltar Elementary
Elementary School · Gibraltar Area School District · Fish Creek, WI
A Gibraltar Area School District elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3924 State Highway 42, Fish Creek, WI 54212
- Math 87% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gibraltar Elementary score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 86% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Gibraltar 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- County Safety: Average271/100K
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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
$91,250
Median home value
$481,100
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
60.2%
Homeownership
91%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Gibraltar Area School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,384NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gibraltar Elementary is listed in Gibraltar Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gibraltar Elementary
Gibraltar Elementary is a public elementary school in Fish Creek, WI, part of Gibraltar Area School District, serving approximately 256 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Gibraltar Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gibraltar Elementary
What grades does Gibraltar Elementary serve?
Gibraltar Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gibraltar Elementary?
Gibraltar Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibraltar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibraltar Elementary is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gibraltar Elementary rank in WI?
Gibraltar Elementary ranks #20 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Gibraltar Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gibraltar Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Gibraltar Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gibraltar Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gibraltar Elementary a charter school?
No, Gibraltar Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gibraltar Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gibraltar Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gibraltar Elementary?
29.7% of students at Gibraltar 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
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Door County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (920) 868-3284
- Area population (ZIP 54212)
- 903
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 63.5
Official sources & links
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 54212; 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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