Best Schools in 53038, WI
53038, WI has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,841 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 53038 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 53038, WI
The top high schools in 53038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Mills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
2. Watertown High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown Unified School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1063 Students
3. Jefferson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students
Best Middle Schools in 53038, WI
The top middle schools in 53038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
2. Lake Mills Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 410 Students
3. Riverside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown Unified School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 53038, WI
The top elementary schools in 53038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sullivan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 154 Students
2. East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
3. Lake Mills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 610 Students
4. West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 270 Students
5. Schurz Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown Unified School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 244 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 53038, WI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
53038, WI has a total population of 4,326 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 53038, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 53038, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 53038, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 53038, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 53038, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 53038, WI
How many schools are in 53038, WI?
53038, WI has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,841 students in total.
How do schools in 53038 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 53038 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 53038 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 53038?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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