Excellent
#398 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 19% in state
Pembine Elementary
Elementary School · Beecher-dunbar-pembine School District · Pembine, WI
A Beecher-dunbar-pembine School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 247, Pembine, WI 54156
- Math 43% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pembine Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
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 53% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pembine 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average341/100K
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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
$49,722
Median home value
$123,600
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54156; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Beecher-dunbar-pembine School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,004NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pembine Elementary is listed in Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pembine Elementary
Pembine Elementary is a public elementary school in Pembine, WI, part of Beecher-dunbar-pembine School District, serving approximately 159 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #398 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pembine Elementary
What grades does Pembine Elementary serve?
Pembine Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Pembine Elementary?
Pembine Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pembine Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pembine Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pembine Elementary rank in WI?
Pembine Elementary ranks #398 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Pembine Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pembine Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Pembine Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pembine Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pembine Elementary a charter school?
No, Pembine Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pembine Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pembine Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pembine Elementary?
57.9% of students at Pembine 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marinette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (715) 324-5314
- Area population (ZIP 54156)
- 1,514
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 55.5
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 54156; 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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