Serving 899 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jerstad-agerholm 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 3% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 899 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jerstad-agerholm School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Jerstad-agerholm School's student population of 899 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
899 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jerstad-agerholm 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 Jerstad-agerholm School is 0.71, 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
#1975 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
32%
14%
Black
36%
9%
White
24%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jerstad-agerholm School's ranking?
Jerstad-agerholm School is ranked #1975 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Jerstad-agerholm School often compared to?
Jerstad-agerholm Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Jerstad-agerholm School?
899 students attend Jerstad-agerholm School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Jerstad-agerholm School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jerstad-agerholm School?
Jerstad-agerholm School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jerstad-agerholm School offer ?
Jerstad-agerholm School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jerstad-agerholm School part of?
Jerstad-agerholm School is part of Racine Unified School District.
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