Top Rankings
Barron Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,129 students in Barron Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Barron Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,244 Schools
# Students
1,129 Students
826,977 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
59,792 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Barron Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 448 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#363 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.51
# American Indian Students
4 Students
9,542 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
34,148 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
99 Students
108,653 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
13%
# Black Students
126 Students
71,366 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%
# White Students
833 Students
562,162 Students
% White Students
74%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
40,688 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
86
51,139
# Students in K Grade:
70
54,399
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
54,616
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
55,282
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
55,647
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
56,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
69
56,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
57,907
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
60,496
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
61,773
# Students in 9th Grade:
96
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
100
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,944 is higher than the state median of $16,771. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,967 is higher than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,944
$16,771
Spending / Student
$18,967
$16,743
Best Barron Area School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Advanced Learning Of Wisconsin
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Barron Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 Lulu Avenue
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Grades: PK-5
| 38 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
808 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5621
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5621
Grades: PK-4
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgeland-dallas Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main St
Ridgeland, WI 54763
(715) 949-1445
Ridgeland, WI 54763
(715) 949-1445
Grades: PK-4
| 85 students
Rank: #55.
Riverview Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 W River Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5641
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5641
Grades: 5-8
| 301 students
Rank: #66.
Barron High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barron Area School District?
Barron Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,129 students.
What is the rank of Barron Area School District?
Barron Area School District is ranked #360 out of 448 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barron Area School District?
74% of Barron Area School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barron Area School District?
Barron Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Barron Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,967 is higher than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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