South Mountain Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend South Mountain Elementary School or Thomas Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Mountain 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher 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 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
233 students
384 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#785 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
90
Kindergarten Students
37
51
Grade 1 Students
38
51
Grade 2 Students
40
41
Grade 3 Students
45
46
Grade 4 Students
29
54
Grade 5 Students
44
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
13%
35%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
79%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
11%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
