Excellent
#2 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 1% in state
Indian Hill School
Elementary School · Maple Dale-indian Hill School District · River Hills, WI
An elementary school in River Hills, WI where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1101 W Brown Deer Rd, River Hills, WI 53217
- Math 88% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Hill School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 22 points since 2020, reaching 86% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.6%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Indian Hill 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average384/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (River Hills), 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
$132,044
Median home value
$426,100
Median rent
$1,519/mo
College educated
73.3%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University School-milwaukeePrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,038 | Compare → |
| St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| St Eugene SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 124 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Maple Dale-indian Hill School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Hill School is listed in Maple Dale-Indian Hill School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Hill School
Indian Hill School is a public elementary school in River Hills, WI, part of Maple Dale-indian Hill School District, serving approximately 221 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
What's said publicly about Indian Hill School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Hill School
What grades does Indian Hill School serve?
Indian Hill School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Indian Hill School?
Indian Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Hill School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Hill School rank in WI?
Indian Hill School ranks #2 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Indian Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 Indian Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Hill School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Indian Hill School a charter school?
No, Indian Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Hill School a Title I school?
No, Indian Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Hill School?
13.6% of students at Indian Hill 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (414) 351-7390
- Area population (ZIP 53217)
- 30,381
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 53217; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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