The top reported proficiency rate is 61% in Math. The lowest is 47% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Sheboygan Falls Elementary
Sheboygan Falls Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, which means a child who starts here will need to change schools going into fifth grade when they move to the district's middle school. The school is one of three in the Sheboygan Falls School District, and the community context matters. Sheboygan Falls is a city with a mixed economy—manufacturing companies like Bemis Manufacturing and Richardson Industries are headquartered here, and the downtown historic district has shops and restaurants. The city has invested in a bike and pedestrian network that connects neighborhoods, schools, and parks, and there is a 17-mile recreational trail running through town. The district is currently engaged in a facility planning process for 2026, which families moving into the area may want to follow for potential impacts on school buildings or attendance areas.
The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller but noticeable share of students who are Hispanic, and even smaller shares who are Asian, identify as two or more races, or are Black. Around a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a familiar proportion for a public school in this part of the state.
State test results are available for grades three and four. In third grade, roughly two-thirds of students scored at a proficient level in math, and just over half did so in English language arts. By fourth grade, the proportions shifted. About half of fourth graders were proficient in math, and just under half in English language arts. In science, about half of fourth graders met the proficiency bar, and a little over half did so in social studies. These are the latest available results, and they paint a picture of a school where a solid portion of students are meeting state standards, though performance dips some between third and fourth grade and sits below the top-performing schools in the county. When compared to other districts in Sheboygan County, the school's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the bottom quartile. A parent may want to ask the school how it supports students who are not yet proficient, especially as they move into the upper elementary grades.
The school's participation rates on state tests were very high, which adds confidence that the results reflect the full student body.
There were some gaps in the data. Information on the number of students with disabilities or those learning English was not available, so a parent who needs to know about special education services or English learner supports should look into those directly with the school. Discipline data and staffing ratios were also absent from the available records.
Housing in the area carries a price tag that is close to the state average. The local housing market has seen modest appreciation, and rents are a smaller share of income than in many parts of the country, which may matter for families weighing a move.
This is a regular public elementary school in a small industrial city with a historic downtown and an active trail network. It serves a young grade span, so families should plan for a school transition after fourth grade. The district's facility planning work is something to keep an eye on. The test results show a school where many students are doing fine, but where performance relative to other districts in the county is not at the top, and where fourth grade scores suggest room for growth.
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