Serving 825 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hemlock Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher 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 Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 825 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hemlock Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hemlock Creek Elementary School's student population of 825 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
825 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hemlock Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hemlock Creek Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#366 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
80%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
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 Hemlock Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Hemlock Creek Elementary School is ranked #366 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Hemlock Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Hemlock Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Hemlock Creek Elementary School?
825 students attend Hemlock Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hemlock Creek Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hemlock Creek Elementary School?
Hemlock Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hemlock Creek Elementary School offer ?
Hemlock Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hemlock Creek Elementary School part of?
Hemlock Creek Elementary School is part of West De Pere School District.
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