Serving 705 students in grades 6-8, Elkhorn Area Middle 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 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elkhorn Area Middle School's student population of 705 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elkhorn Area Middle 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 Elkhorn Area Middle School is 0.34, 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
#1188 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
80%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elkhorn Area Middle School's ranking?
Elkhorn Area Middle School is ranked #1188 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Elkhorn Area Middle School often compared to?
Elkhorn Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williams Bay Middle School, Whitewater Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Elkhorn Area Middle School?
705 students attend Elkhorn Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Elkhorn Area Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkhorn Area Middle School?
Elkhorn Area Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elkhorn Area Middle School offer ?
Elkhorn Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elkhorn Area Middle School part of?
Elkhorn Area Middle School is part of Elkhorn Area School District.
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