Below Average
#1910 of 2,105 schools in WI
Shady Lane Elementary
Elementary School · Menomonee Falls School District · Menomonee Falls, WI
A Menomonee Falls School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
W172N8959 Shady Ln, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
- Math 67% proficient (2016)
- Reading 52% proficient (2016)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shady Lane Elementary score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2009–2016), then recovered 6 points since 2013, reaching 60% in 2016.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shady Lane 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Average596/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Menomonee Falls), 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
$98,423
Median home value
$341,700
Median rent
$1,257/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Calvary Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| County Line ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 479 | Compare → |
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.
Menomonee Falls School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,988NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shady Lane Elementary is listed in Menomonee Falls School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shady Lane Elementary
Shady Lane Elementary is a public elementary school in Menomonee Falls, WI, part of Menomonee Falls School District, serving approximately 449 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,910 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shady Lane Elementary
What grades does Shady Lane Elementary serve?
Shady Lane Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Shady Lane Elementary?
Shady Lane Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Lane Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shady Lane Elementary rank in WI?
Shady Lane Elementary ranks #1,910 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Shady Lane Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Shady Lane Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Shady Lane Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shady Lane Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Shady Lane Elementary a charter school?
No, Shady Lane Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shady Lane Elementary a Title I school?
No, Shady Lane Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shady Lane Elementary?
16.0% of students at Shady Lane 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Waukesha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (262) 255-8480
- Area population (ZIP 53051)
- 39,000
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 53051; 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, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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