Serving 737 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Gilmore Fine Arts School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gilmore Fine Arts School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Gilmore Fine Arts School's student population of 737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
737 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Creativity in Every Step'
School Rankings
Gilmore Fine Arts School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilmore Fine Arts School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1692 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
35%
14%
Black
19%
9%
White
33%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Racine Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilmore Fine Arts School's ranking?
Gilmore Fine Arts School is ranked #1692 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Gilmore Fine Arts School often compared to?
Gilmore Fine Arts Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Apple School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Gilmore Fine Arts School?
737 students attend Gilmore Fine Arts School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Gilmore Fine Arts School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gilmore Fine Arts School?
Gilmore Fine Arts School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gilmore Fine Arts School offer ?
Gilmore Fine Arts School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gilmore Fine Arts School part of?
Gilmore Fine Arts School is part of Racine Unified School District.
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