Very Good
#527 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 25% in state
Mount Horeb Intermediate
Elementary School · Mount Horeb Area School District · Mount Horeb, WI
A Mount Horeb Area School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 Hanneman St, Mount Horeb, WI 53572
- Math 69% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount Horeb Intermediate score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
14.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mount Horeb Intermediate 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average284/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Horeb), 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
$104,604
Median home value
$381,900
Median rent
$1,243/mo
College educated
46.9%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53572; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mount Horeb Area School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,480NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Horeb Intermediate is listed in Mount Horeb Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Horeb Intermediate
Mount Horeb Intermediate is a public elementary school in Mount Horeb, WI, part of Mount Horeb Area School District, serving approximately 512 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #527 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Horeb Intermediate
What grades does Mount Horeb Intermediate serve?
Mount Horeb Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Mount Horeb Intermediate?
Mount Horeb Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Horeb Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Horeb Intermediate is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Horeb Intermediate rank in WI?
Mount Horeb Intermediate ranks #527 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Mount Horeb Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Horeb Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Mount Horeb Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Horeb Intermediate has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount Horeb Intermediate a charter school?
No, Mount Horeb Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Horeb Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Mount Horeb Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Horeb Intermediate?
14.8% of students at Mount Horeb Intermediate 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
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (608) 437-7406
- Area population (ZIP 53572)
- 10,441
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 53572; 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
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