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La Farge School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 262 students in La Farge 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 La Farge School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
4 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
262 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Farge 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#378 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.1%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1999–2013. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
9%
Showing 2004–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
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 $23,290 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,218 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,290
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$27,218
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best La Farge School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Farge High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Adams St
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
La Farge Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Adams St
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
La Farge Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Adams St
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Kickapoo Valley Forest School
Charter School
301 W Adams St
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 639-0569
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 639-0569
Gr: PK-3 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Farge School District?
La Farge School District manages 4 public schools serving 262 students.
What is the rank of La Farge School District?
La Farge School District is ranked #370 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Farge School District?
90% of La Farge School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Farge School District?
La Farge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is La Farge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,218 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
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