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#1264 of 2,105 schools in WI
Rock River Intermediate
Elementary School · Waupun School District · Waupun, WI
A Waupun School District elementary school serving grades 2nd – 6th.
451 E Spring St, Waupun, WI 53963
- Math 52% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rock River Intermediate score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rock River 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average671/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waupun), 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
$73,945
Median home value
$182,900
Median rent
$839/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53963; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School for Agricultural and Environmental StudiesCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 105 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Waupun School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rock River Intermediate is listed in Waupun School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rock River Intermediate
Rock River Intermediate is a public elementary school in Waupun, WI, part of Waupun School District, serving approximately 584 students in grades 2nd-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,264 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rock River Intermediate
What grades does Rock River Intermediate serve?
Rock River Intermediate serves students in grades 2nd through 6th.
How many students attend Rock River Intermediate?
Rock River Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock River Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock River Intermediate is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rock River Intermediate rank in WI?
Rock River Intermediate ranks #1,264 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Rock River Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Rock River Intermediate 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 Rock River Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock River Intermediate has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rock River Intermediate a charter school?
No, Rock River Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rock River Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Rock River Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rock River Intermediate?
43.2% of students at Rock River 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
- 2nd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 584
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fond du Lac County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (920) 324-9322
- Area population (ZIP 53963)
- 13,927
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 53963; 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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