Very Good
#772 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 37% in state
Whitehall Memorial Elementary
Elementary School · Whitehall School District · Whitehall, WI
An elementary school in Whitehall, WI where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
19121 Hobson St, Whitehall, WI 54773
- Math 50% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitehall Memorial Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whitehall Memorial 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low250/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whitehall), 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
$69,965
Median home value
$166,200
Median rent
$748/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54773; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Ss Peter & Paul Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 4.5 mi | 40 | 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.
Whitehall School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,078NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitehall Memorial Elementary is listed in Whitehall School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitehall Memorial Elementary
Whitehall Memorial Elementary is a public elementary school in Whitehall, WI, part of Whitehall School District, serving approximately 437 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #772 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitehall Memorial Elementary
What grades does Whitehall Memorial Elementary serve?
Whitehall Memorial Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Whitehall Memorial Elementary?
Whitehall Memorial Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Memorial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Memorial Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitehall Memorial Elementary rank in WI?
Whitehall Memorial Elementary ranks #772 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Whitehall Memorial Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitehall Memorial Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Whitehall Memorial Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitehall Memorial Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Whitehall Memorial Elementary a charter school?
No, Whitehall Memorial Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitehall Memorial Elementary a Title I school?
No, Whitehall Memorial Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitehall Memorial Elementary?
54.2% of students at Whitehall Memorial 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Trempealeau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (715) 538-4364
- Area population (ZIP 54773)
- 3,562
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 · 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 54773; 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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