Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heyer 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heyer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Heyer Elementary School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heyer 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 Heyer Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1305 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
52%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
40%
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
45%
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 Heyer Elementary School's ranking?
Heyer Elementary School is ranked #1305 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Heyer Elementary School often compared to?
Heyer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poplar Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Heyer Elementary School?
383 students attend Heyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Heyer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heyer Elementary School?
Heyer Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heyer Elementary School offer ?
Heyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heyer Elementary School part of?
Heyer Elementary School is part of Waukesha School District.
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