Top Rankings
Jefferson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,749 students in Jefferson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Jefferson School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,244 Schools
# Students
1,749 Students
826,977 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
59,792 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Jefferson School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 448 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#242 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.51
# American Indian Students
4 Students
9,542 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
34,148 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
355 Students
108,653 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
13%
# Black Students
17 Students
71,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,306 Students
562,162 Students
% White Students
75%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
40,688 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
51,139
# Students in K Grade:
97
54,399
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
54,616
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
55,282
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
55,647
# Students in 4th Grade:
115
56,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
126
56,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
57,907
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
60,496
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
61,773
# Students in 9th Grade:
141
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
156
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
144
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
159
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,905 is higher than the state median of $16,771. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,075 is higher than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,905
$16,771
Spending / Student
$17,075
$16,743
Best Jefferson School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 S Sanborn Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1400
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
618 Bakertown Rd
Sullivan, WI 53178
(920) 675-1500
Sullivan, WI 53178
(920) 675-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1200
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Taft Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1300
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 397 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson School District?
Jefferson School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,749 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson School District?
Jefferson School District is ranked #249 out of 448 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson School District?
75% of Jefferson School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 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 Jefferson School District?
Jefferson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Jefferson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,075 is higher than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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