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Butternut School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 176 students in Butternut 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 Butternut School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
176 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Butternut School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#298 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.1%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.54
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
94%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,438 is higher than the state median of $17,205. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,381 is higher than the state median of $17,177. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,438
$17,205
Spending / Student
$20,381
$17,177
Best Butternut School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butternut Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
312 W Wisconsin St
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Gr: PK-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Butternut High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
312 W Wisconsin St
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butternut School District?
Butternut School District manages 2 public schools serving 176 students.
What is the rank of Butternut School District?
Butternut School District is ranked #329 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Butternut School District?
94% of Butternut School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butternut School District?
Butternut School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Butternut School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,381 is higher than the state median of $17,177. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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