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#323 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 15% in state

Silverbrook Intermediate

Middle School · West Bend School District · West Bend, WI

A West Bend School District middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

120 N Silverbrook Dr, West Bend, WI 53095

  • Math 70% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+18.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.6 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+16.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment6.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$13,410
Chronic Absenteeism5.6%

Students at Silverbrook Intermediate score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency70%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
41%
2025
Math
70%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

33.9%

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 Silverbrook 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,409/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Bend), 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

$82,219

Median home value

$286,500

Median rent

$1,015/mo

College educated

31.7%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53095; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Washington Street SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated4–121.2 mi12Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

West Bend School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#4 of 11
District spending per student
$13,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Silverbrook Intermediate is listed in West Bend School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Silverbrook Intermediate

Silverbrook Intermediate is a public middle school in West Bend, WI, part of West Bend School District, serving approximately 716 students in grades 5th-6th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #323 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Silverbrook Intermediate

What grades does Silverbrook Intermediate serve?

Silverbrook Intermediate serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend Silverbrook Intermediate?

Silverbrook Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 716 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverbrook Intermediate?

The student-teacher ratio at Silverbrook Intermediate is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Silverbrook Intermediate rank in WI?

Silverbrook Intermediate ranks #323 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Silverbrook Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?

Silverbrook Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Silverbrook Intermediate?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Silverbrook Intermediate has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Silverbrook Intermediate a charter school?

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

Is Silverbrook Intermediate a Title I school?

No, Silverbrook Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silverbrook Intermediate?

33.9% of students at Silverbrook 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
5th – 6th
Enrollment
716
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.6%
Area population (ZIP 53095)
27,635
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
44.7
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 53095; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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