Cambridge School District

403 Blue Jay Way
Cambridge, WI 53523
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Cambridge School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 901 students in Cambridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Cambridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
901 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Cambridge School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#127 out of 443 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Cambridge   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cambridge   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cambridge   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Cambridge   School District and public school graduation rate of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
3 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
833 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
92%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
52
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
52
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
68
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
75
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
72
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,801 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,503 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of Cambridge   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$16 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of Cambridge   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,801
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Cambridge   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,503
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in Cambridge   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Cambridge School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
802 W Water St
Cambridge, WI 53523
(608) 423-9727
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
Koshkonong Trails School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
37 Oakland Rd
Cambridge, WI 53523
(608) 423-4345
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Nikolay Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
211 South St
Cambridge, WI 53523
(608) 423-7335
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Cambridge High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
403 Blue Jay Way
Cambridge, WI 53523
(608) 423-3261
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cambridge School District?
Cambridge School District manages 4 public schools serving 901 students.
What is the rank of Cambridge School District?
Cambridge School District is ranked #123 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cambridge School District?
92% of Cambridge School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cambridge School District?
Cambridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Cambridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,503 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 901 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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