Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bethesda Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethesda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bethesda Elementary School's student population of 415 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Bethesda Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethesda Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#369 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
37%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
56%
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
29%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethesda Elementary School's ranking?
Bethesda Elementary School is ranked #369 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Bethesda Elementary School often compared to?
Bethesda Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Bethesda Elementary School?
415 students attend Bethesda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bethesda Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethesda Elementary School?
Bethesda Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bethesda Elementary School offer ?
Bethesda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bethesda Elementary School part of?
Bethesda Elementary School is part of Waukesha School District.
In what neighborhood is Bethesda Elementary School located?
Bethesda Elementary School is located in the Merrill Crest neighborhood of Waukesha, WI.
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