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#1182 of 2,105 schools in WI
Tower Rock Elementary
Elementary School · Sauk Prairie School District · Prairie Du Sac, WI
A Sauk Prairie School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
S9033 Denzer Rd, Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
- Math 48% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tower Rock Elementary score 45% 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 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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
49.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tower Rock 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 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average297/100K
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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
$100,194
Median home value
$333,800
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53578; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Sauk Prairie School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–2 | Not available | 478 | Compare → |
| Grand Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 3–5 | Not available | 428 | Compare → |
| Merrimac CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 126 | 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.
Sauk Prairie School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tower Rock Elementary is listed in Sauk Prairie School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tower Rock Elementary
Tower Rock Elementary is a public elementary school in Prairie Du Sac, WI, part of Sauk Prairie School District, serving approximately 211 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,182 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tower Rock Elementary
What grades does Tower Rock Elementary serve?
Tower Rock Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Tower Rock Elementary?
Tower Rock Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tower Rock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tower Rock Elementary is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tower Rock Elementary rank in WI?
Tower Rock Elementary ranks #1,182 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Tower Rock Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tower Rock Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Tower Rock Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tower Rock Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tower Rock Elementary a charter school?
No, Tower Rock Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tower Rock Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tower Rock Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tower Rock Elementary?
49.8% of students at Tower Rock 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
- 211
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sauk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (608) 643-1997
- Area population (ZIP 53578)
- 6,444
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 53578; 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
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