Excellent
#98 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 5% in state
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary
Elementary School · Southwestern Wisconsin School District · Hazel Green, WI
An elementary school in Hazel Green, WI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 368, Hazel Green, WI 53811
- Math 65% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.4%
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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Where Southwestern Wisconsin 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low170/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$79,531
Median home value
$219,300
Median rent
$908/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53811; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 3.7 mi | 132 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southwestern Wisconsin School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary is listed in Southwestern Wisconsin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary is a public elementary school in Hazel Green, WI, part of Southwestern Wisconsin School District, serving approximately 263 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary
What grades does Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary serve?
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary?
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Wisconsin 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 Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary rank in WI?
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary ranks #98 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary a charter school?
No, Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary a Title I school?
No, Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary?
30.4% of students at Southwestern Wisconsin 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.3%
- Phone
- (608) 854-2261
- Area population (ZIP 53811)
- 3,064
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 53811; 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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