Below Average
#1839 of 2,105 schools in WI
Gilmore Fine Arts School
Elementary School · Racine Unified School District · Racine, WI
A Racine Unified School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2330 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI 53404
- Math 24% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gilmore Fine Arts School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gilmore Fine Arts School 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 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,500/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Racine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,714
Median home value
$126,800
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine Alternative LearningEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| John Paul II AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Wadewitz ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Small World MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Racine Unified School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #14 of 25
- District spending per student
- $16,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gilmore Fine Arts School is listed in Racine Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilmore Fine Arts School
Gilmore Fine Arts School is a public elementary school in Racine, WI, part of Racine Unified School District, serving approximately 725 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,839 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilmore Fine Arts School
What grades does Gilmore Fine Arts School serve?
Gilmore Fine Arts School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Gilmore Fine Arts School?
Gilmore Fine Arts School has an enrollment of approximately 725 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilmore Fine Arts School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilmore Fine Arts School 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 Gilmore Fine Arts School rank in WI?
Gilmore Fine Arts School ranks #1,839 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Gilmore Fine Arts School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilmore Fine Arts School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Gilmore Fine Arts School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilmore Fine Arts School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gilmore Fine Arts School a charter school?
No, Gilmore Fine Arts School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilmore Fine Arts School a Title I school?
No, Gilmore Fine Arts School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilmore Fine Arts School?
55.0% of students at Gilmore Fine Arts School 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 725
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Racine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (262) 664-6800
- Area population (ZIP 53404)
- 12,438
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 28.6
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 53404; 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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