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Baraboo School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,715 students in Baraboo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Baraboo School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
9 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
2,715 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
226 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Baraboo 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 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#286 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.51
# American Indian Students
85 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
263 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
13%
# Black Students
48 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
2,148 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
79%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
147 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
111
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
187
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
182
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
164
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
196
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
178
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
187
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
184
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
206
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
225
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
250
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
206
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
247
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,093 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,961 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,093
$16,747
Spending / Student
$24,961
$16,719
Best Baraboo School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
815 6th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3920
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3920
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Willson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
146 Berkley Blvd
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3925
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3925
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
North Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
S4890 County Road I
North Freedom, WI 53951
(608) 522-4946
North Freedom, WI 53951
(608) 522-4946
Grades: K-5
| 104 students
Rank: #44.
Al Behrman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Mulberry St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Baraboo High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3940
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 928 students
Rank: #66.
Jack Young Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1531 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3930
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3930
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Grades: PK
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Grades: PK-K
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baraboo School District?
Baraboo School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,715 students.
What is the rank of Baraboo School District?
Baraboo School District is ranked #280 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baraboo School District?
79% of Baraboo School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baraboo School District?
Baraboo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Baraboo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,961 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
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