Very Good
#880 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 42% in state
Grayside Elementary
Elementary School · Mauston School District · Mauston, WI
A Mauston School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
510 Grayside Ave, Mauston, WI 53948
- Math 42% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grayside Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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
61.8%
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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Where Grayside 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,068/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mauston), 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
$58,534
Median home value
$167,000
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53948; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauston Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 0.1 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Lyndon Station ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–4 | Not available | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mauston School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,910NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grayside Elementary is listed in Mauston School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grayside Elementary
Grayside Elementary is a public elementary school in Mauston, WI, part of Mauston School District, serving approximately 238 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #880 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grayside Elementary
What grades does Grayside Elementary serve?
Grayside Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Grayside Elementary?
Grayside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayside 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 Grayside Elementary rank in WI?
Grayside Elementary ranks #880 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Grayside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Grayside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Grayside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grayside Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grayside Elementary a charter school?
No, Grayside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grayside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Grayside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grayside Elementary?
61.8% of students at Grayside 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Juneau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (608) 847-5616
- Area population (ZIP 53948)
- 8,221
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 48
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 53948; 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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