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#1091 of 2,105 schools in WI
Macarthur Elementary
Elementary School · Germantown School District · Germantown, WI
A Germantown School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
W154N11492 Fond du Lac Ave, Germantown, WI 53022
- Math 71% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Macarthur Elementary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
23.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Macarthur 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Germantown), 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
$105,324
Median home value
$353,000
Median rent
$1,315/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Line ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Rockfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| St Boniface Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 58 | 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.
Germantown School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Macarthur Elementary is listed in Germantown School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Macarthur Elementary
Macarthur Elementary is a public elementary school in Germantown, WI, part of Germantown School District, serving approximately 484 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,091 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Macarthur Elementary
What grades does Macarthur Elementary serve?
Macarthur Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Macarthur Elementary?
Macarthur Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Macarthur Elementary rank in WI?
Macarthur Elementary ranks #1,091 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Macarthur Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Macarthur Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Macarthur Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Macarthur Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Macarthur Elementary a charter school?
No, Macarthur Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Macarthur Elementary a Title I school?
No, Macarthur Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Macarthur Elementary?
23.8% of students at Macarthur 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (262) 253-3468
- Area population (ZIP 53022)
- 19,883
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 53022; 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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