Excellent
#13 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 1% in state
South Shore Elementary
Elementary School · South Shore School District · Port Wing, WI
An elementary school in Port Wing, WI where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9135 School Rd, Port Wing, WI 54865
- Math 72% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Shore Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Shore 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average561/100K
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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
$62,500
Median home value
$169,200
College educated
44.2%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54865; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
South Shore School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Shore Elementary is listed in South Shore School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Shore Elementary
South Shore Elementary is a public elementary school in Port Wing, WI, part of South Shore School District, serving approximately 110 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Shore Elementary
What grades does South Shore Elementary serve?
South Shore Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend South Shore Elementary?
South Shore Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Shore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Shore Elementary is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Shore Elementary rank in WI?
South Shore Elementary ranks #13 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is South Shore Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Shore Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 South Shore Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Shore Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Shore Elementary a charter school?
No, South Shore Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Shore Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Shore Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Shore Elementary?
55.5% of students at South Shore 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bayfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (715) 774-3500
- Area population (ZIP 54865)
- 492
- Area median age
- 57.3
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 54865; 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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