Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shepard Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shepard Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Shepard Hills Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Building Successful Futures Together
School Rankings
Shepard Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shepard Hills Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#547 out of 1962 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
59%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Shepard Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Shepard Hills Elementary School is ranked #547 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Shepard Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Shepard Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowview Elementary School, Edgewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Shepard Hills Elementary School?
421 students attend Shepard Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Shepard Hills Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shepard Hills Elementary School?
Shepard Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shepard Hills Elementary School offer ?
Shepard Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shepard Hills Elementary School part of?
Shepard Hills Elementary School is part of Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District.
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