Top Rankings
De Soto Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 440 students in De Soto Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in De Soto Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
5 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
440 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
De Soto Area 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#353 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.8%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,666 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,959 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,666
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,959
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best De Soto Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stoddard Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Cottage St
Stoddard, WI 54658
(608) 457-2101
Stoddard, WI 54658
(608) 457-2101
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
De Soto Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0105
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0105
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
De Soto High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0100
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
E3245 County Road N
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-2227
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-2227
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
De Soto Virtual School
Charter School
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-3311
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-3311
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to De Soto Area School District?
De Soto Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 440 students.
What is the rank of De Soto Area School District?
De Soto Area School District is ranked #358 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto Area School District?
93% of De Soto Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of De Soto Area School District?
De Soto Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is De Soto Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,959 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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