Serving 773 students in grades 5-8, Nature Hill Intermediate ranks in the top 30% 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 58% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 5-8
- Enrollment: 773 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nature Hill Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Nature Hill Intermediate's student population of 773 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
773 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nature Hill Intermediate ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nature Hill Intermediate is 0.24, 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
#413 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
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 Nature Hill Intermediate's ranking?
Nature Hill Intermediate is ranked #413 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Nature Hill Intermediate often compared to?
Nature Hill Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Lake Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Nature Hill Intermediate?
773 students attend Nature Hill Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Nature Hill Intermediate students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nature Hill Intermediate?
Nature Hill Intermediate has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nature Hill Intermediate offer ?
Nature Hill Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nature Hill Intermediate part of?
Nature Hill Intermediate is part of Oconomowoc Area School District.
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