The top reported proficiency rate is 74% in Science. The lowest is 40% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Hewitt-texas Elementary
Hewitt-Texas Elementary serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade in the Wausau School District. It is a small regular public school located on Quarry Road, outside the main urban core of Wausau, Wisconsin. The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller share of Asian students and a few students identifying as Hispanic or two or more races. Roughly a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that is lower than the state average and points to a relatively less disadvantaged population compared to many schools in the region.
The school’s academic profile on Wisconsin’s Forward assessment shows a mixed picture that varies notably by grade. In third grade, proficiency rates in both math and English language arts are around a quarter of students, meaning a large majority of this grade level is not yet meeting state standards. Fourth grade math and ELA results are stronger but still under half proficient, with math faring better than reading. Fourth graders also take science and social studies assessments, and here the school performs much more strongly, with roughly three-quarters of students reaching proficiency in science and about two-thirds in social studies. Fifth grade sees a sharp upturn: math proficiency moves above four in five students, a strong result, and ELA proficiency approaches three in five.
When these figures are combined into an overall proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades, Hewitt-Texas Elementary places in the bottom quartile relative to districts in Marathon County. The comparison group includes nine districts, so this is a clear signal that the school’s composite performance trails most of its county peers. That said, the pattern is uneven: the early elementary years are a clear soft spot, while the upper elementary grades and especially science instruction show much better outcomes. A parent considering this school may want to discuss with the principal how the school supports early literacy and math foundations in the primary grades.
No data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or staffing was available, so a family would need to ask the school directly about attendance patterns and classroom environment.
The district context matters here. The Wausau School District publicly proposed closing six elementary schools including Hewitt-Texas in 2020 as part of a consolidation plan to reduce operating costs. The district’s current website lists fewer elementary schools than it once did, suggesting the consolidation was at least partially carried out. It is not clear from available public records whether Hewitt-Texas remains open as of the most recent school year. The school’s NCES record indicates it is open, but families should verify the current status directly with the district.
Wausau itself is a regional hub for central Wisconsin, with a diversified economy in manufacturing, insurance, and healthcare, and a notable Hmong American community. The city has invested in downtown redevelopment and maintains extensive parks and recreational amenities. Home values in the area are moderate relative to national benchmarks, making it an accessible market for many families. The school sits in a more rural fringe of the city, which shapes its peer environment: a small, close-knit school community with limited class sizes.
For a family, this school offers a small setting with strong upper-grade and science outcomes, but the early grade results are a concern that warrants a closer look from the school itself. The unresolved consolidation question means the school’s long-term future is uncertain, and that is likely the most pressing practical factor for any family researching this attendance zone.
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