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#1529 of 2,105 schools in WI
Turtle Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Delavan-darien School District · Delavan, WI
A Delavan-darien School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
324 Beloit St, Delavan, WI 53115
- Math 26% proficient (2019)
- Reading 30% proficient (2019)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Turtle Creek Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2016, to 28% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Turtle Creek 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,407/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Delavan), 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
$70,880
Median home value
$225,900
Median rent
$1,012/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Redeemer Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| St Andrew Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Delavan Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 69 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Delavan-darien School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Turtle Creek Elementary is listed in Delavan-Darien School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Turtle Creek Elementary
Turtle Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Delavan, WI, part of Delavan-darien School District, serving approximately 392 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,529 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Turtle Creek Elementary
What grades does Turtle Creek Elementary serve?
Turtle Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Turtle Creek Elementary?
Turtle Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turtle Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Turtle Creek Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Turtle Creek Elementary rank in WI?
Turtle Creek Elementary ranks #1,529 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Turtle Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Turtle Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Turtle Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Turtle Creek Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Turtle Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Turtle Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Turtle Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Turtle Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turtle Creek Elementary?
75.8% of students at Turtle Creek 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Walworth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (262) 233-6301
- Area population (ZIP 53115)
- 16,056
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 53115; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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