A+
Excellent
93/100

Poplar Creek Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 17401 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI 53146
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 95th percentile in Wisconsin
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.17 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 73rd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Wisconsin for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

93
Repit Score
out of 100
478
Students
enrolled
15.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%95/1001.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%73/100Students gain 1.17 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 81st percentile in Wisconsin (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 22% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +22 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency59% (+19 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency68% (+28 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%72%reading +8 pts, math +23 pts91st percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +25 pts, math +28 pts93rd percentile (list)
Low-income37%57%reading +13 pts, math +34 pts92nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 17401 W Cleveland Ave
City New Berlin
ZIP Code 53146
District 5510470
NCES School ID 551047001365
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53146

Understanding the community around Poplar Creek Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $91,123
Per Capita Income $54,398
Poverty Rate 6.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.6%
High School or Higher 94.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $302,400
Median Rent $1,047
Owner-Occupied 96.6%
Renter-Occupied 3.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Poplar Creek Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.7%
Hispanic/Latino 10.7%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More Races 4.6%
Black 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 478
Teachers (FTE) 31.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Poplar Creek Elementary?
Poplar Creek Elementary has a Repit School Score of 93 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Poplar Creek Elementary?
Poplar Creek Elementary has 478 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
What grades does Poplar Creek Elementary serve?
Poplar Creek Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Poplar Creek Elementary receive per student?
Poplar Creek Elementary receives $14,985 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Poplar Creek Elementary in 53146 ▼
Avg Home Value
$456,098
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,296
1-Year Change
+9.3%
% Renters
3.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026