Top Rankings
Kettle Moraine School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,421 students in Kettle Moraine School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Kettle Moraine School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
3,421 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kettle Moraine School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 444 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 99% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 450 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
88%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,757 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,738 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,757
$17,038
Spending / Student
$15,738
$17,011
Best Kettle Moraine School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magee Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
W313s4134 Hwy 83
Genesee Depot, WI 53127
(262) 968-6454
Genesee Depot, WI 53127
(262) 968-6454
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Kettle Moraine Explore
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
219 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Grades: K-5
| 122 students
Rank: #33.
Wales Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
219 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Kettle Moraine Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 E Ottawa Ave
Dousman, WI 53118
(262) 965-6500
Dousman, WI 53118
(262) 965-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
Rank: #55.
Cushing Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
227 N Genesee St
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-6700
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #66.
High School Of Health Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #77.
School For Arts And Performance
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #88.
Km Global School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #99.
Kettle Moraine High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Grades: 9-12
| 886 students
Rank: #1010.
Dousman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
341 E Ottawa Ave
Dousman, WI 53118
(262) 965-6550
Dousman, WI 53118
(262) 965-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: n/an/a
227 N Genesee St
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-6700
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-6700
Grades: PK
| 63 students
Rank: n/an/a
Km Connect
Charter School
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kettle Moraine School District?
Kettle Moraine School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,421 students.
What is the rank of Kettle Moraine School District?
Kettle Moraine School District is ranked #33 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kettle Moraine School District?
88% of Kettle Moraine School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Kettle Moraine School District?
Kettle Moraine School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Kettle Moraine School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,738 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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