New Lisbon Elementary, New Lisbon WI

Original Research by School Decision on New Lisbon Elementary

New Lisbon Elementary is a regular public school serving students from prekindergarten through sixth grade in the New Lisbon School District, located in the small rural city of New Lisbon in Juneau County, Wisconsin. The school is a single point of entry for elementary-aged children in the district, and because it does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report.

The student body is predominantly white, with a much smaller share of students who identify as Hispanic or as two or more races. A substantial share of students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which reflects the modest household incomes in the area. The school is of a size typical for a small rural district, with one class per grade across the elementary span.

State testing results in the most recent year show a pattern that varies noticeably by grade and subject. In third grade, both math and English language arts proficiency rates were strong, with a majority of students scoring at or above the proficient level. Social studies results in fourth grade were also solid. However, fourth grade math and English language arts rates were lower, and fifth grade showed a particularly sharp decline: English language arts proficiency rates were well below average, and math proficiency in fifth grade was very low. Sixth grade math recovered to a rate near the midpoint, while sixth grade English language arts remained on the lower side. The overall proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades places the school below the midpoint relative to other districts in Juneau County. A parent may want to ask the school about the dip in fifth grade results and what instructional supports are in place for that cohort.

The school itself is a regular public school and not a charter or magnet. New Lisbon is a small, quiet rural city along the Lemonweir River near Interstate 90/94. The city has a traditional small-town center with a library and city hall, but everyday life is car-oriented. The New Lisbon Correctional Institution is a major employer, and many residents commute to nearby towns for work. The population has declined somewhat over the past two decades, and recent growth has been very slow. Housing values in the area are below the state and national benchmarks, making it a relatively affordable market for families.

The district did not have publicly reported recent changes or strategic priorities that could be confirmed, so that section is left out rather than guessed. What is clear is that New Lisbon Elementary serves a community with modest economic means, and its academic results show strength in the early elementary years but a more uneven picture as students move into upper elementary grades. Families considering this school may want to understand how the school addresses the transition between third and fifth grade and what interventions are available for students who fall behind.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 372%

School 72% · District 72%

▲ 16 pts above state median

Grade 435%

School 35% · District 35%

▼ 19 pts below state median

Grade 512%

School 12% · District 12%

▼ 40 pts below state median

Grade 648%

School 48% · District 48%

▼ 6 pts below state median

English language arts

Grade 366%

School 66% · District 66%

▲ 13 pts above state median

Grade 441%

School 41% · District 41%

▼ 12 pts below state median

Grade 519%

School 19% · District 19%

▼ 32 pts below state median

Grade 638%

School 38% · District 38%

▼ 16 pts below state median

Science

Grade 443%

School 43% · District 43%

▼ 8 pts below state median

Social studies

Grade 465%

School 65% · District 65%

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This schoolNew Lisbon School District, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 5Lower-income25%Higher-income17%8 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 5Lower-income0%Higher-income14%14 pp gap