South Beaver Dam Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
121 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)39%
13%
Black
(19-20)n/a
9%
White
(19-20)55%
69%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
50%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Beaver Dam Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend South Beaver Dam Elementary School?
121 students attend South Beaver Dam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of South Beaver Dam Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does South Beaver Dam Elementary School offer ?
South Beaver Dam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Beaver Dam Elementary School part of?
South Beaver Dam Elementary School is part of Beaver Dam Unified School District.
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