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#908 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 43% in state

Johnson Creek Public School

School · Johnson Creek School District · Johnson Creek, WI

A school in Johnson Creek, WI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 39, Johnson Creek, WI 53038

  • Math 50% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.5% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-4.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation6.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$16,676
Chronic Absenteeism12.1%

Students at Johnson Creek Public School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

26.8%

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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The neighborhood

Where Johnson Creek Public 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low168/100K

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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

$93,333

Median home value

$298,700

Median rent

$1,147/mo

College educated

30%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Johnson Creek School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,676NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Johnson Creek Public School is listed in Johnson Creek School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Johnson Creek Public School

Johnson Creek Public School is a public school in Johnson Creek, WI, part of Johnson Creek School District, serving approximately 620 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #908 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Johnson Creek Public School

What grades does Johnson Creek Public School serve?

Johnson Creek Public School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Johnson Creek Public School?

Johnson Creek Public School has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Creek Public School?

The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Creek Public School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Johnson Creek Public School rank in WI?

Johnson Creek Public School ranks #908 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Johnson Creek Public School's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnson Creek Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Johnson Creek Public School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Creek Public School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Johnson Creek Public School a charter school?

No, Johnson Creek Public School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Johnson Creek Public School a Title I school?

No, Johnson Creek Public School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnson Creek Public School?

26.8% of students at Johnson Creek Public 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 – 12th
Enrollment
620
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.1%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 53038)
4,319
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
37.6
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 53038; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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