Summary:
Horicon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Horicon, Wisconsin, with 349 students. The school is part of the Horicon School District, which is ranked 82 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Horicon Elementary School has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Wisconsin, with a current ranking of 99 out of 1,061 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Horicon Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80% of 3rd graders, 71.88% of 4th graders, and 69.64% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 52.07%, 53.42%, and 53.75%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, 85.45% of 3rd graders, 82.81% of 4th graders, and 75% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 56.58%, 55.05%, and 54.24%. The school also serves a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 48.71% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, yet it has consistently ranked among the top 9 schools in the state for this student subgroup.
When compared to nearby schools in the Beaver Dam Unified School District and the Herman-Neosho-Rubicon School District, Horicon Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school, consistently outperforming them in academic proficiency, student subgroup performance, and other key metrics. The school's strong academic results, socioeconomic diversity, and continuous improvement over time make it a standout example of an effective elementary school in Wisconsin.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Horicon School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,369
Students who attend Horicon Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.4
Number of students: 349
Racial breakdown:
White:
76.2%
Hispanic:
10.9%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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African American:
3.4%
American Indian:
0.9%
Asian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.7%
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