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#1419 of 2,105 schools in WI

Walworth Elementary

Elementary School · Walworth J1 School District · Walworth, WI

A Walworth J1 School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

121 Beloit St, Walworth, WI 53184

  • Math 44% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.5% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-10.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$13,514
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at Walworth Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.3%

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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The neighborhood

Where Walworth 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average675/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walworth), 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

$76,875

Median home value

$279,300

Median rent

$991/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

59%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53184; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fontana ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–81.5 mi203Compare →
Faith Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–123.3 mi164Compare →
Williams Bay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–53.8 mi296Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Walworth J1 School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Walworth Elementary is listed in Walworth J1 School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Walworth Elementary

Walworth Elementary is a public elementary school in Walworth, WI, part of Walworth J1 School District, serving approximately 429 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,419 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Walworth Elementary

What grades does Walworth Elementary serve?

Walworth Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Walworth Elementary?

Walworth Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walworth Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Walworth Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Walworth Elementary rank in WI?

Walworth Elementary ranks #1,419 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Walworth Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Walworth Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Walworth Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Walworth Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Walworth Elementary a charter school?

No, Walworth Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Walworth Elementary a Title I school?

No, Walworth Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walworth Elementary?

50.3% of students at Walworth 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 – 8th
Enrollment
429
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Walworth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
Area population (ZIP 53184)
4,233
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
42
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 53184; 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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