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Turtle Creek Elementary

Elementary School · Delavan-Darien School District

324 Beloit St, Delavan, WI 53115

Enrollment

392

Student-Teacher

11.9:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 2nd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Wisconsin schools

#1,529 of 2,105

In Delavan

#3 of 4

public schools

In district

#3 of 4

Delavan-Darien School District

School environment

8.5 / 10

Excellent

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Turtle Creek Elementary

5.2/10

Elementary School in Delavan · grades Pre-K – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.7/10

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5.2/10

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About Turtle Creek Elementary

Turtle Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Delavan, WI, part of Delavan-Darien School District. Turtle Creek Elementary serves approximately 392 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Turtle Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,529 of 2,105 schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Turtle Creek Elementary show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

How it compares1.0 pts below district
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • District avg 6.2
  • WI avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-2.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2019
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency28% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$15,522
Chronic Absenteeism19.9%

Turtle Creek Elementary — Students at Turtle Creek Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

75.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores WI EDFACTS (2018-19)

Math Proficiency 33.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 32.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
School
State
N/A

Based on 22 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
20%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
23%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
30%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.1/10.

How Turtle Creek Elementary Compares

See how Turtle Creek Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
27th percentile in WI
Academic
4.9/10
Below Average
Growth
4.1/10
Below Average
Environment
8.5/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
76%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
19.9%

Location

324 Beloit St, Delavan, WI 53115

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Turtle Creek Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sharon Community (rated 8.4/10, 8.8 miles away, in nearby Sharon), which scores notably higher. Another option is Williams Bay Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 6.4 miles away, in nearby Williams Bay), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Fontana Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 6.9 miles away, in nearby Fontana), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Delavan, see our Delavan schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Phoenix Middle Delavan 0.4 mi 6.7
Delavan-Darien High Delavan 0.6 mi 5.2
Delavan Darien Technical School Inc Delavan 0.6 mi
OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Delavan 0.6 mi 6.7
ST ANDREW PARISH SCHOOL Delavan 1.6 mi 7.3
DELAVAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Delavan 1.9 mi 6.0
Darien Elementary Delavan 2.7 mi 7.1
FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Williams Bay 6.2 mi 7.7
Fontana Elementary Fontana 6.9 mi 8.1
Williams Bay Middle Williams Bay 6.4 mi 6.0
Williams Bay High Williams Bay 6.4 mi 6.5
Williams Bay Elementary Williams Bay 6.4 mi 8.3
Walworth Elementary Walworth 7.5 mi 5.6
AGAPE SCHOOL Walworth 7.6 mi
Big Foot High Walworth 7.9 mi 5.4
West Side Elementary Elkhorn 6.9 mi 7.9
Elkhorn Options Virtual School Elkhorn 7.1 mi 4.7
Sharon Community Sharon 8.8 mi 8.4
Lakeview Elementary Whitewater 9.3 mi 6.2
Jackson Elementary Elkhorn 7.4 mi 7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,880

Median Home Value

$225,900

Median Rent

$1,012/mo

Population

16,056

College Educated

25.4%

Homeownership

71%

Avg Commute

21.1 min

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Median Age

43.7

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Irving Elementary West Allis, WI 5.2
Jefferson Elementary Sheboygan, WI 5.2
Kennedy Elementary Green Bay, WI 5.2

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
21 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
31 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
392
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Free/Reduced Lunch
75.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Walworth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.9%

District

Delavan-Darien School District
District Enrollment
1,747
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,522
District Rank
#3 of 4

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