Top Rankings
De Forest Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,039 students in De Forest Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in De Forest Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
4,039 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
269 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
De Forest Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#197 out of 443 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.51
# American Indian Students
6 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
116 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
287 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
135 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
3,259 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
81%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
235 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
295
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
316
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
289
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
314
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
322
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
296
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
297
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
281
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
286
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
267
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
286
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
267
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
267
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
256
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,325 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,877 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 103% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$133 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,325
$16,747
Spending / Student
$32,877
$16,719
Best De Forest Area School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4352 Windsor Rd
Windsor, WI 53598
(608) 842-6300
Windsor, WI 53598
(608) 842-6300
Grades: K-3
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
De Forest Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 Yorktown Rd
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6000
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6000
Grades: 7-8
| 553 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 N Johnson St
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6200
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6200
Grades: K-3
| 399 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Yahara Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
234 N Lexington Pkwy
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6400
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6400
Grades: K-3
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
De Forest High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Jefferson St
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6600
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,076 students
Rank: n/an/a
6781 North Towne Rd
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-7000
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-7000
Grades: 4-6
| 874 students
Rank: n/an/a
520 E Holum St
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6500
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6500
Grades: PK
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to De Forest Area School District?
De Forest Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,039 students.
What is the rank of De Forest Area School District?
De Forest Area School District is ranked #220 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in De Forest Area School District?
81% of De Forest Area School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of De Forest Area School District?
De Forest Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is De Forest Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,877 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 103% over four school years.
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