The top reported proficiency rate is 82% in Social studies. The lowest is 63% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Northview Elementary
Northview Elementary serves prekindergarten through fourth grade as the sole elementary school in the Howards Grove School District. It is a regular public school situated on the north end of the village of Howards Grove, a small community in Sheboygan County with a rural character and strong farming roots. The school draws its students primarily from the village itself, which has a traditional small-town layout and is a short drive from the city of Sheboygan. Housing in the area reflects the broader Sheboygan County market, with home values near the state median and rents that are affordable relative to national averages.
The most recent state assessment data, from the Wisconsin Forward exam, covers grades three and four. In mathematics, the results show a pattern of growth between grade levels. A clear majority of third graders performed at the proficient or advanced level, and by fourth grade that share was even higher. English language arts results were more varied. About half of third graders reached the proficient benchmark, while the share of proficient fourth graders was larger, suggesting improvement in reading skills across the elementary span. Science and social studies are tested only in fourth grade, and the results in both subjects showed strong proficiency. Participation in testing was complete for all reported groups.
Overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grade levels placed Northview above the midpoint among districts in Sheboygan County. The school’s performance sits in the upper half of the county’s nine districts, though it is not at the top of the set. The district itself is small, and the school’s enrollment reflects that scale. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of students who are Hispanic, Asian, or of two or more races. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source used here, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those programs and supports.
Because Northview only goes through fourth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and the school does not offer the kind of advanced coursework or career pathways one would find at a high school. Its academic mission is focused on building foundational skills in literacy, math, science, and social studies. Families who enroll here will transition their children to Howards Grove Middle School and Howards Grove High School within the same district after fourth grade. The middle school recently moved into the high school building, consolidating the upper grades on one campus.
The village of Howards Grove has a quiet, residential feel with a handful of local businesses, a golf course, and a park system that the village highlights as a community amenity. The school’s athletic fields and playgrounds serve as recreation spaces beyond school hours. In 2024, voters approved a three-year operational referendum that provides additional funding for district operations through the 2026-27 school year. That referendum directly affects property taxes and the budget available for staff and programming, and it will need to be renewed or replaced if the district wants to maintain the same level of funding.
For a parent evaluating Northview Elementary, the picture is of a small, community-anchored school with solid academic results, especially in math and social studies. The lower third-grade reading results are worth a conversation with the school about literacy interventions and support. The district’s recent funding referendum is a practical consideration that shapes what resources are available. Families who value a small-town setting with a short school-to-home commute and a single feeder pattern through the district will find that this school fits that description closely. Those looking for a wider range of specialized programs or a more diverse student body may want to ask further about what is offered within the district’s elementary program.
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