Mclane Elementary School

833 Chestnut St
West Bend, WI 53095
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mclane Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10% in WI
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mclane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Mclane Elementary School's student population of 380 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mclane Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mclane Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#150 out of 1991 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-64%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mclane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mclane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mclane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
14%
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Black
3%
9%
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White
77%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Mclane Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mclane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mclane Elementary School's ranking?
Mclane Elementary School is ranked #150 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Mclane Elementary School often compared to?
Mclane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fair Park Elementary School, Decorah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Mclane Elementary School?
380 students attend Mclane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mclane Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mclane Elementary School?
Mclane Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mclane Elementary School offer ?
Mclane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mclane Elementary School part of?
Mclane Elementary School is part of West Bend School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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