Top Rankings
Delavan-Darien School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,672 students in Delavan-Darien 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 Delavan-Darien School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
1,672 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Delavan-Darien 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#394 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.3%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
53%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
42%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,172 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,869 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$38 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$25,172
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$22,869
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Delavan-Darien School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darien Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 S Walworth St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6401
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6401
Gr: 3-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 Beloit St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6501
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6501
Gr: 5-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Turtle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Creek Rd
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6301
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6301
Gr: PK-2 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Delavan-darien High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Cummings St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6601
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6601
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Delavan Darien Technical School Inc
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
150 Cummings St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6661
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6661
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Delavan-Darien School District?
Delavan-Darien School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,672 students.
What is the rank of Delavan-Darien School District?
Delavan-Darien School District is ranked #392 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Delavan-Darien School District?
53% of Delavan-Darien School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Delavan-Darien School District?
Delavan-Darien School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Delavan-Darien School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,869 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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