McLane Elementary

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McLane Elementary is a public elementary school located in West Bend, Wisconsin, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 380 students. The school is part of the West Bend School District, which is ranked 93 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McLane Elementary consistently ranks among the top Wisconsin elementary schools, with a ranking of 138 out of 1,061 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 4-star rating. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the West Bend School District and the state of Wisconsin averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 76.19% of 3rd-grade students and 74.36% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 66.07% and 65.77% for the district, respectively. McLane Elementary's performance in Mathematics is also impressive, with 74.19% of 3rd-grade students and 69.23% of 4th-grade students being proficient or better, compared to 67.87% and 70.87% for the district.

McLane Elementary has consistently high rankings for various student subgroups, including male students, Hispanic students, and students with special education needs. The school has maintained low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.2% to 2.4% in recent years, which is significantly lower than the state average. When compared to nearby schools, such as Slinger Elementary and Farmington Elementary, McLane Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school's relatively low free and reduced-price lunch rates, compared to some nearby schools, may indicate a more affluent student population, which could potentially impact the school's resource allocation and funding.


Detail:

Public K-4

 833 Chestnut St
       West Bend, WI  53095-3299


(262) 335-5487

District: West Bend School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
138th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,602 Help


Students who attend McLane Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Badger Middle
    Silverbrook Intermediate
High:    East High
    West High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  351

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.8%
Hispanic:
12.3%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Compare Details McLane Elementary ranks better than 87% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the West Bend School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.6. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.8%), Hispanic (12.3%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McLane Elementary is 14.3. 5 elementary schools in the West Bend School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McLane Elementary is $12,602. 5 elementary schools in the West Bend School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McLane Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McLane Elementary 138th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See McLane Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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West Bend School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Bend School District 93rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McLane Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McLane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.03 127th 633 79.9%
2005 80.88 68th 632 89.2%
2006 84.60 53rd 712 92.6%
2007 83.77 47th 689 93.2%
2008 78.09 131st 1021 87.2%
2009 77.79 141st 1030 86.3%
2010 73.58 208th 1045 80.1%
2011 69.63 274th 1046 73.8%
2012 71.97 233rd 1045 77.7%
2013 85.46 52nd 1053 95.1%
2014 83.29 90th 1061 91.5%
2015 73.62 224th 1076 79.2%
2016 76.98 191st 1075 82.2%
2017 90.52 38th 1071 96.5%
2018 94.07 13th 1025 98.7%
2019 90.83 35th 1037 96.6%
2021 89.99 51st 1050 95.1%
2022 75.54 213th 1067 80.0%
2023 83.90 114th 1067 89.3%
2024 81.60 138th 1061 87.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McLane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.61 2nd 76 97.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McLane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.76 7th 721 99.0%
2019 90.10 22nd 742 97.0%
2021 69.54 144th 746 80.7%
2022 83.22 53rd 748 92.9%
2023 79.31 80th 770 89.6%
2024 89.80 41st 790 94.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McLane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.54 13th 854 98.5%
2019 89.71 20th 874 97.7%
2021 90.68 16th 847 98.1%
2022 80.84 71st 859 91.7%
2023 69.80 175th 871 79.9%
2024 69.26 193rd 866 77.7%
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Rank History for Female students at McLane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.60 11th 997 98.9%
2019 90.40 31st 1002 96.9%
2021 83.62 106th 1004 89.4%
2022 63.91 356th 1017 65.0%
2023 79.37 146th 1010 85.5%
2024 77.81 173rd 1011 82.9%
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Rank History for Male students at McLane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.84 18th 997 98.2%
2019 88.92 45th 1002 95.5%
2021 91.48 26th 1003 97.4%
2022 81.51 131st 1017 87.1%
2023 85.60 81st 1011 92.0%
2024 82.32 118th 1012 88.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McLane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.34 18th 274 93.4%
2022 78.11 48th 296 83.8%
2023 92.71 12th 290 95.9%
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Rank History for White students at McLane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.42 11th 686 98.4%
2019 87.36 45th 718 93.7%
2021 87.76 37th 699 94.7%
2022 66.47 207th 704 70.6%
2023 74.40 135th 715 81.1%
2024 68.46 209th 727 71.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for McLane Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 440 1 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 450
1989 391 2 4 5 4 n/a n/a 0 406
1990 398 2 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 408
1991 564 1 2 7 4 n/a n/a 0 578
1992 580 1 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 587
1993 582 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 588
1994 566 0 1 4 7 n/a n/a 0 578
1995 558 0 5 3 10 n/a n/a 0 576
1996 558 0 5 3 10 n/a n/a 0 576
1997 540 1 6 12 6 n/a n/a 0 565
1998 537 1 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 553
1999 521 3 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2000 515 6 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2001 482 6 4 11 4 n/a n/a 0 507
2002 511 4 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 530
2003 511 4 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 530
2004 500 8 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 521
2005 538 5 3 12 5 n/a n/a 0 563
2006 560 8 4 11 5 n/a n/a 0 588
2007 567 5 3 13 4 n/a n/a 0 592
2008 614 9 3 18 1 n/a n/a 0 645
2009 576 10 5 18 1 n/a n/a 0 610
2010 576 8 8 16 1 n/a n/a 0 609
2011 538 12 8 28 1 0 9 0 596
2012 527 14 6 27 2 0 17 0 593
2013 522 19 9 35 1 0 17 0 603
2014 506 16 8 33 1 0 14 0 578
2015 466 8 8 41 1 0 14 0 538
2016 463 7 8 37 1 1 15 0 532
2017 464 8 11 33 1 0 21 0 538
2018 463 10 9 33 3 0 24 0 542
2019 411 15 9 34 3 0 26 0 498
2020 392 11 5 39 6 0 29 0 482
2021 321 7 4 38 3 0 27 0 400
2022 309 8 4 47 4 0 21 0 393
2023 291 12 6 48 4 0 19 0 380
2024 273 7 8 43 3 1 16 0 351

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McLane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 450 22.8 19.7 7.6
1989 406 21.0 19.3 9.6
1990 408 22.0 18.5 6.4
1991 578 30.0 19.2 4.5
1992 587 28.0 20.9 7.5
1993 588 29.2 20.1 5.8
1994 578 29.2 19.8 7.4
1995 576 32.0 18.0 6.4
1996 576 32.0 18.0 6.4
1997 565 32.0 17.7 6.2
1998 553 31.7 17.4 6.3
1999 539 29.1 18.5 10.4
2000 534 30.0 17.8 10.9
2001 507 31.0 16.4 12.4
2002 530 31.0 17.1 14
2003 530 31.0 17.1 14
2004 521 32.0 16.3 17.1
2005 563 32.0 17.6 n/a
2006 588 33.5 17.6 n/a
2007 592 33.6 17.6 21.1
2008 645 35.6 18.1 21.9
2009 610 34.6 17.6 22.5
2010 609 34.0 17.9 27.4
2011 596 32.3 18.4 30.5
2012 593 29.3 20.2 32.5
2013 603 34.6 17.4 32.2
2014 578 33.3 17.3 29.1
2015 538 n/a n/a 30.1
2016 532 32.0 16.6 27.4
2017 538 33.0 16.2 22.9
2018 542 33.7 16.0 21.6
2019 498 32.2 15.4 27.3
2020 482 31.6 15.2 29.3
2021 400 28.6 13.9 32.3
2022 393 25.8 15.1 28.8
2023 380 25.2 15.0 32.6
2024 351 24.5 14.3 33.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McLane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 450 22.8 19.7 7.6
1989 406 21.0 19.3 9.6
1990 408 22.0 18.5 6.4
1991 578 30.0 19.2 4.5
1992 587 28.0 20.9 7.5
1993 588 29.2 20.1 5.8
1994 578 29.2 19.8 7.4
1995 576 32.0 18.0 6.4
1996 576 32.0 18.0 6.4
1997 565 32.0 17.7 6.2
1998 553 31.7 17.4 6.3
1999 539 29.1 18.5 10.4
2000 534 30.0 17.8 10.9
2001 507 31.0 16.4 12.4
2002 530 31.0 17.1 14
2003 530 31.0 17.1 14
2004 521 32.0 16.3 17.1
2005 563 32.0 17.6 n/a
2006 588 33.5 17.6 n/a
2007 592 33.6 17.6 21.1
2008 645 35.6 18.1 21.9
2009 610 34.6 17.6 22.5
2010 609 34.0 17.9 27.4
2011 596 32.3 18.4 30.5
2012 593 29.3 20.2 32.5
2013 603 34.6 17.4 32.2
2014 578 33.3 17.3 29.1
2015 538 n/a n/a 30.1
2016 532 32.0 16.6 27.4
2017 538 33.0 16.2 22.9
2018 542 33.7 16.0 21.6
2019 498 32.2 15.4 27.3
2020 482 31.6 15.2 29.3
2021 400 28.6 13.9 32.3
2022 393 25.8 15.1 28.8
2023 380 25.2 15.0 32.6
2024 351 24.5 14.3 33.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McLane Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $136 (1.3%) $10,342 (98.7%) $10,477
2020 $160 (1.5%) $10,296 (98.5%) $10,456
2021 $463 (3.7%) $12,140 (96.3%) $12,602

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McLane Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 35th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 114th of 1067 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McLane Elementary)63.752.6
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Bend School District)50.243
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McLane Elementary)74.360.8
 13.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Bend School District)62.756.6
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McLane Elementary)68.174.7
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Bend School District)56.964.3
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (McLane Elementary)86.278.5
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Bend School District)70.668.3
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (McLane Elementary)76.674.4
 2.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (West Bend School District)70.375
 4.7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (McLane Elementary)8372.2
 10.8%
   4th Grade Science (West Bend School District)72.369.1
 3.2%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students498380
 23.7%
African American1512
 20%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic3448
 41.2%
Pacific Islander00
White411291
 29.2%
Two or More Races2619
 26.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.3%32.6%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McLane Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 351 students attended McLane Elementary.

Students who attend McLane Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Badger Middle
Middle : Silverbrook Intermediate
High : East High
High : West High

Students at McLane Elementary are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

McLane Elementary ranks 138th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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