Serving 310 students in grades 4-8, Deer Creek Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Creek Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Deer Creek Intermediate's student population of 310 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deer Creek Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Creek Intermediate is 0.65, which is more 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
#1152 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
27%
14%
Black
8%
9%
White
52%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Creek Intermediate's ranking?
Deer Creek Intermediate is ranked #1152 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Deer Creek Intermediate?
310 students attend Deer Creek Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Deer Creek Intermediate students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Creek Intermediate?
Deer Creek Intermediate has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deer Creek Intermediate offer ?
Deer Creek Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Creek Intermediate part of?
Deer Creek Intermediate is part of Saint Francis School District.
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