Summary
Shullsburg Elementary is a PK–5 school serving 143 students in the rural community of Shullsburg, Wisconsin, part of the Shullsburg School District. In 2025–26, it ranked 813th of 1,039 Wisconsin elementary schools, placing it in the 22nd percentile with 1 star, while the district ranked 374th of 432. A decade ago, in 2015–16, the school stood at 343rd of 1,075 — the 68th percentile with 3 stars — so the long-term trend has been a steady decline, with the last two years the weakest.
Most 2025–26 Forward Exam results fell below state averages. Grade 4 math was 26.32% proficient versus a state average of 52.87%, grade 5 math was 22.22% versus 51.81%, and grade 4 science was 36.84% versus 53.46%. Shullsburg was below the range of nearby schools in grade 4 ELA, grade 4 math, grade 5 math, grade 4 social studies, and grade 4 science. Grade 5 ELA (55.56%) is the bright spot — above the state average and competitive with neighbors. Subgroup results were weak too: male students at the 24th percentile, female students at the 19th, and low-income students at the 34th percentile with 2 stars.
Chronic absenteeism more than doubled, from 7.0% in 2020–21 to 16.8% in 2024–25, the highest among nearby schools such as Belmont Elementary (5.4%), Darlington Elementary/Middle (5.4%), and Black Hawk Elementary (8.6%). Poverty is also higher: 53.85% of students qualified for free/reduced lunch, the highest in the comparison group. Yet resources are favorable — $16,248 per student and a 9.3 student-teacher ratio, both the best among neighbors. With only 143 students, year-to-year swings are expected, but 2025–26 weaknesses appeared across multiple grades and subjects. Attendance and targeted math/science help in grades 4 and 5 look like the most direct levers.
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