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#674 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 32% in state

Westwood Elementary

Elementary School · West De Pere School District · De Pere, WI

A West De Pere School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1155 Westwood Dr, De Pere, WI 54115

  • Math 72% vs WI 54% (2025)
  • Reading 69% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+17.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$13,047
Chronic Absenteeism10.3%

Students at Westwood Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
54%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency69%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 36 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Westwood 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average644/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (De Pere), 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

$92,023

Median home value

$307,800

Median rent

$1,071/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

66%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolPrivate · tuition8.6PK–80.2 mi134Compare →
Creekside Christian MontessoriPrivate · tuition7.5PK–40.6 mi31Compare →
Green Bay Montessori Children's WorldPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–41.1 mi7Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

West De Pere School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$13,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Westwood Elementary is listed in West De Pere School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Westwood Elementary

Westwood Elementary is a public elementary school in De Pere, WI, part of West De Pere School District, serving approximately 652 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #674 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westwood Elementary

What grades does Westwood Elementary serve?

Westwood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Westwood Elementary?

Westwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 652 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Westwood Elementary rank in WI?

Westwood Elementary ranks #674 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Westwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Westwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Westwood Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Westwood Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Westwood Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

27.3% of students at Westwood 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 – 4th
Enrollment
652
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Brown County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.3%
Area population (ZIP 54115)
49,663
Area average commute
18.8 min
Area median age
36.8
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 54115; 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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