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#1554 of 2,105 schools in WI
West Side Elementary
Elementary School · Reedsburg School District · Reedsburg, WI
A Reedsburg School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 Alexander Ave, Reedsburg, WI 53959
- Math 42% proficient (2019)
- Reading 42% proficient (2019)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Side Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 8 points since 2016, reaching 42% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 45% (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
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Side 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,011/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reedsburg), 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
$76,313
Median home value
$240,500
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53959; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4k Community-basedEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK | 0.0 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| St Peter's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 140 | 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.
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.
Reedsburg School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Side Elementary is listed in Reedsburg School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Side Elementary
West Side Elementary is a public elementary school in Reedsburg, WI, part of Reedsburg School District, serving approximately 207 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,554 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Side Elementary
What grades does West Side Elementary serve?
West Side Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend West Side Elementary?
West Side Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Side Elementary rank in WI?
West Side Elementary ranks #1,554 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is West Side Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Side 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 West Side Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Side Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is West Side Elementary a charter school?
No, West Side Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Side Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Side Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Side Elementary?
74.4% of students at West Side 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
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sauk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (608) 768-8934
- Area population (ZIP 53959)
- 14,391
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 53959; 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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