Excellent
#102 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 5% in state
Star Center Elementary
Elementary School · Lake Geneva J1 School District · Lake Geneva, WI
A Lake Geneva J1 School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
W1380 Lake Geneva Hwy, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Math 59% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Star Center Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.7%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Star Center 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,747/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Geneva), 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
$83,018
Median home value
$337,000
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Park Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Brookwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–3 | 3.7 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| St Francis De Sales Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 4.2 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Eastview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 4–5 | 4.7 mi | 247 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Geneva J1 School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Star Center Elementary is listed in Lake Geneva J1 School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Star Center Elementary
Star Center Elementary is a public elementary school in Lake Geneva, WI, part of Lake Geneva J1 School District, serving approximately 340 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Star Center Elementary
What grades does Star Center Elementary serve?
Star Center Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Star Center Elementary?
Star Center Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Center Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Center Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Star Center Elementary rank in WI?
Star Center Elementary ranks #102 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Star Center Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Star Center 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 Star Center Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Star Center Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Star Center Elementary a charter school?
No, Star Center Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Star Center Elementary a Title I school?
No, Star Center Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Star Center Elementary?
49.7% of students at Star Center 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
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Walworth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (262) 348-7000
- Area population (ZIP 53147)
- 18,440
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 53147; 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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