Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School 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 Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#1654 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
38%
14%
Black
17%
9%
White
26%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School's ranking?
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School is ranked #1654 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School often compared to?
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elvehjem Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School?
479 students attend Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School?
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School offer ?
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School part of?
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
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