Norway J7 School District, WI

Original Research by School Decision on Norway J7 School District

Norway J7 School District is a small public school system in Racine County, Wisconsin, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The district operates a single school, and with an enrollment that is quite small for a PK-8 district, it offers an intimate learning environment where class sizes are modest and most students know each other. Because the district ends at eighth grade, families must plan for high school elsewhere, typically in neighboring districts or through open enrollment options. That structure shapes the entire experience here: it is a feeder system, not a full K-12 pathway.

State assessment results are available for most tested grades, and the pattern is one of solid attainment relative to the district’s peers. In math, proficiency rates for third through eighth grade (where data is reported) range from somewhat above typical to well above typical, with particularly strong results in fifth, sixth, and eighth grades. The seventh-grade results are suppressed due to very small student counts, a common practice when anonymity could be compromised. In English language arts, the picture is similarly positive: rates in the mid-to-high range across grades, with eighth grade showing especially high performance. Science and social studies are tested in fourth and eighth grades only, and here too the district’s results are notably strong, especially in eighth-grade social studies. When looking at overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades, the district places in the top quartile among Racine County’s districts, a position that indicates generally strong academic outcomes for a district of this size.

The student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable Hispanic enrollment. Enrollment counts are too small for reliable free-or-reduced-price lunch or special education data to be reported, so it is unclear what share of students come from low-income households or receive special education services. That absence is not unusual for a very small district, but a parent may want to ask the school directly about these supports and how they are allocated.

Chronic absenteeism, at a rate above the midpoint among Racine County districts, is a soft spot worth noting. In a small school, even a modest number of absences can push the rate higher, but the data suggests that regular attendance is something families and the school may need to monitor. The district’s per-pupil current spending is in the upper range when compared to other districts in the county. That higher spending level, paired with a small enrollment, often reflects the fixed costs of operating a standalone elementary and middle school.

The housing market within the district’s attendance zone draws from three zip codes, covering parts of Raymond, Muskego, and Waterford. Home values in that area are above both the state and national medians, with annual appreciation that is moderate but steady. The area is more expensive than much of Wisconsin, which may influence which families can afford to live within the district boundaries.

The district brief turned up no recent curriculum changes, property tax referenda, or other parent-relevant shifts that were publicly reported. That is not unusual for a very small district that may not produce extensive local news coverage. For families considering this district, the main practical questions are about high school placement, the quality of support services given the small scale, and attendance patterns. Academically, the evidence points to a district that is performing well for its size and grade span, but the broader context of being a K-8 feeder means the decision is as much about where a child will go next as it is about the elementary and middle school years themselves.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 19%

White 79%

Two+ 2%

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

Drought Elementary

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

5 grades reported

57%

Grade 3

50%

Grade 4

70%

Grade 5

70%

Grade 6

73%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

64%

Grade 3

75%

Grade 4

67%

Grade 5

80%

Grade 6

82%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

50%

Grade 4

73%

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

75%

Grade 4

91%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$466,496

Year-over-year change+5.2%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$448K to $521K

vs. state typical1.40x

vs. national typical1.27x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
53126	Raymond	$460K	+5.2%	80.5%
53150	Muskego	$521K	+5.8%	12.3%
53185	Waterford	$448K	+4.1%	7.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,354/mo

Home price / national median income5.6x

Comparison

State typical home value$333,909 (+5.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.