Barron Area School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,295 students in Barron Area School District. Barron Area School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
The top ranked public schools in Barron Area School District are Almena Elementary School, Ridgeland-dallas Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Barron Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
| School District Name | Barron Area School District |
| School District Website | http://www.barron.k12.wi.us |
| School District Phone Number | (715) 537-5612 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (WI) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 2,293 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,295 Students | 861,320 Students |
| # of Teachers | 100 Teachers | 58,112 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Barron 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 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #383 out of 440 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 43% |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.49 |
| # of American Indian Students | 6 Students | 10,618 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 8 Students | 34,176 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 89 Students | 103,416 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 7% | 12% |
| # of Black Students | 176 Students | 78,920 Students |
| % Black Students | 14% | 9% |
| # of White Students | 977 Students | 600,979 Students |
| % White Students | 75% | 70% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 666 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 38 Students | 32,546 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 70 | 55,156 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 98 | 56,859 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 84 | 57,565 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 89 | 58,395 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 87 | 60,849 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 80 | 61,973 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 97 | 62,798 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 84 | 61,625 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 95 | 61,657 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 98 | 62,439 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 106 | 65,975 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 98 | 64,369 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 105 | 64,586 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 104 | 67,074 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $16,277 is higher than the state median of $15,320. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,974 is higher than the state median of $15,270. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (WI) |
| Total Revenue | $21 MM | $13 MM |
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| Spending | $21 MM | $13 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,277 | $15,320 |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,974 | $15,270 |
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Barron Area School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #1-21.-2.Almena Elementary School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%230 Lulu AveRank:7/Top 50%10
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Grades: K-4 | 62 students
- Rank: #1-21.-2.Ridgeland-dallas Elementary School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%315 Main StRank:7/Top 50%10
Ridgeland, WI 54763
(715) 949-1445
Grades: PK-4 | 80 students
- Rank: #33.Woodland Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%808 E Woodland AveRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5621
Grades: PK-4 | 313 students
- Rank: #44.Riverview Middle School Math: 30% | Reading: 37%135 W River AveRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5641
Grades: 5-8 | 361 students
- Rank: #55.Barron High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%1050 E Woodland AveRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Grades: 9-12 | 378 students
- Rank: #66.Barron Area Montessori School Charter School808 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5621
Grades: PK-3 | 50 students
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