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#399 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 19% in state

Rusd Montessori

Elementary School · Racine Unified School District · Racine, WI

A Racine Unified School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

4800 Graceland Blvd, Racine, WI 53406

  • Math 48% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 61% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+3.64 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.7% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.1 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$16,095
Chronic Absenteeism13.7%

Students at Rusd Montessori score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Rusd Montessori 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,500/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Racine), 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

$78,427

Median home value

$262,000

Median rent

$990/mo

College educated

31.6%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Racine Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–80.3 mi173Compare →
Fratt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–50.9 mi449Compare →
West Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.2PK–51.1 mi343Compare →
Our Lady of Grace AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–81.4 mi259Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Racine Unified School District

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#1 of 25
District spending per student
$16,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rusd Montessori is listed in Racine Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rusd Montessori

Rusd Montessori is a public elementary school in Racine, WI, part of Racine Unified School District, serving approximately 350 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #399 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rusd Montessori

What grades does Rusd Montessori serve?

Rusd Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Rusd Montessori?

Rusd Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rusd Montessori?

The student-teacher ratio at Rusd Montessori is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rusd Montessori rank in WI?

Rusd Montessori ranks #399 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Rusd Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?

Rusd Montessori 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 Rusd Montessori?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rusd Montessori has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Is Rusd Montessori a charter school?

No, Rusd Montessori is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rusd Montessori a Title I school?

No, Rusd Montessori is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rusd Montessori?

31.7% of students at Rusd Montessori 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
350
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Racine County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.7%
Area population (ZIP 53406)
25,564
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
45.9
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 53406; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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