Southern Bluffs Elementary School vs. West Salem Elementary School
Should you attend Southern Bluffs Elementary School or West Salem Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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West Salem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southern Bluffs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 686 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
320 students
686 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#785 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#403 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
43
71
Kindergarten Students
40
105
Grade 1 Students
53
136
Grade 2 Students
50
125
Grade 3 Students
54
137
Grade 4 Students
38
112
Grade 5 Students
42
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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2%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
89%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
