Excellent
#1 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 1% in state
Lien Elementary
Elementary School · Amery School District · Amery, WI
An Amery School District elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
469 Minneapolis Ave S, Amery, WI 54001
- Math 88% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lien Elementary score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 35 points since 2020, reaching 84% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
44.9%
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 Lien 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average474/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Amery), 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
$79,281
Median home value
$239,200
Median rent
$1,082/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amery IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 3–5 | 0.3 mi | 275 | 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.
Amery School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lien Elementary is listed in Amery School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lien Elementary
Lien Elementary is a public elementary school in Amery, WI, part of Amery School District, serving approximately 321 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.9 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lien Elementary
What grades does Lien Elementary serve?
Lien Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Lien Elementary?
Lien Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lien Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lien Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lien Elementary rank in WI?
Lien Elementary ranks #1 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Lien Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lien Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.9 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 Lien Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lien Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Lien Elementary a charter school?
No, Lien Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lien Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lien Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lien Elementary?
44.9% of students at Lien 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (715) 268-9771
- Area population (ZIP 54001)
- 7,947
- Area average commute
- 27.3 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 54001; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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