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#1261 of 2,105 schools in WI
River Valley Elementary
Elementary School · River Valley School District · Spring Green, WI
An elementary school in Spring Green, WI serving grades 1st – 4th.
830 W Daley St, Spring Green, WI 53588
- Math 47% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Valley Elementary score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Valley 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average297/100K
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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
$88,359
Median home value
$273,600
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53588; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
River Valley School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Valley Elementary is listed in River Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Valley Elementary
River Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Spring Green, WI, part of River Valley School District, serving approximately 267 students in grades 1st-4th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,261 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Valley Elementary
What grades does River Valley Elementary serve?
River Valley Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend River Valley Elementary?
River Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley Elementary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Valley Elementary rank in WI?
River Valley Elementary ranks #1,261 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is River Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
River Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 River Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Valley Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is River Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, River Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, River Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Valley Elementary?
42.3% of students at River Valley 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
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sauk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (608) 588-2559
- Area population (ZIP 53588)
- 3,850
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 51.7
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 53588; 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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