Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Big Bend Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Bend Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Big Bend Elementary School's student population of 475 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Bend Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Bend Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 1991 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
91%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Bend Elementary School's ranking?
Big Bend Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Big Bend Elementary School often compared to?
Big Bend Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Big Bend Elementary School?
475 students attend Big Bend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Big Bend Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Bend Elementary School?
Big Bend Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Big Bend Elementary School offer ?
Big Bend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Bend Elementary School part of?
Big Bend Elementary School is part of Mukwonago School District.
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