C
Below Average
58/100

Trailside Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 615 N Milwaukee St, Waterford, WI 53185
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.7 grade levels above the U.S. average · 71st percentile in Wisconsin
Growth
D
Students gain 0.47 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th 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

58
Repit Score
out of 100
330
Students
enrolled
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%71/1000.7 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.47 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.12 in 2009–19; 2nd percentile in Wisconsin (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% 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 +8 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 proficiency42% (+2 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+17 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%57%reading -8 pts, math -1 pts44th percentile (list)
Low-income35%45%reading +8 pts, math +13 pts72nd 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 615 N Milwaukee St
City Waterford
ZIP Code 53185
District 5515660
NCES School ID 551566002509
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53185

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $101,188
Per Capita Income $49,348
Poverty Rate 2.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 50.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%
High School or Higher 95.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $335,500
Median Rent $1,134
Owner-Occupied 83.2%
Renter-Occupied 16.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Trailside Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.0%
Female 53.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 86.7%
Hispanic/Latino 7.9%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Black 0.6%
Asian 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 330
Teachers (FTE) 27.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Trailside Elementary?
Trailside Elementary has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Trailside Elementary?
Trailside Elementary has 330 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Trailside Elementary serve?
Trailside Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Trailside Elementary receive per student?
Trailside Elementary receives $15,281 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Trailside Elementary in 53185 ▼
Avg Home Value
$460,270
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,750
1-Year Change
+7.1%
% Renters
16.8%

Other Schools in 53185

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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