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South Mountain Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5Virtual
224700 Bittersweet Rd, Wausau, WI 54401 · (715) 261-0235 · Part of Wausau School District
Students
235
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
21%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–5
What stands out about South Mountain Elementary
- School Grade A: near the top of Wisconsin’s public schools
- Math proficiency 30 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 13 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 10.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency67%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 38.6%
Location
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224700 Bittersweet Rd, Wausau
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten37
Grade 138
Grade 242
Grade 335
Grade 442
Grade 541
Enrollment over time
212’20
232’21
233’22
223’23
235’24
Up 10.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 80%Asian 13%Two or more races 5%Hispanic 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.