D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Gifford School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 8332 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI 53406
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 32nd percentile in Wisconsin
Growth
D
Students gain 0.77 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 14th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

42
Repit Score
out of 100
1,408
Students
enrolled
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%32/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%14/100Students gain 0.77 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.72 in 2009–19; 19th percentile in Wisconsin (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%86/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% 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 −33 points worse 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 proficiency38% (−2 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−5 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
White42%40%reading -7 pts, math -9 pts32nd percentile (list)
Black17%8%reading +6 pts, math -2 pts64th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%27%reading +3 pts, math +5 pts54th percentile (list)
Multiracial25%25%reading -11 pts, math -8 pts28th percentile (list)
Low-income24%17%reading +0 pts, math -6 pts26th 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 8332 Northwestern Ave
City Racine
ZIP Code 53406
District 5512360
NCES School ID 551236002311
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53406

Understanding the community around Gifford School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,636
Per Capita Income $42,642
Poverty Rate 7.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%
High School or Higher 94.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $245,700
Median Rent $963
Owner-Occupied 72.6%
Renter-Occupied 27.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Gifford School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 63.7%
Hispanic/Latino 20.9%
Two or More Races 7.4%
Black 6.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,408
Teachers (FTE) 94.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Gifford School?
Gifford School has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Gifford School?
Gifford School has 1,408 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Gifford School serve?
Gifford School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Gifford School receive per student?
Gifford School receives $19,548 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Gifford School in 53406 ▼
Avg Home Value
$335,844
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,644
1-Year Change
+8.6%
% Renters
27.4%

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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