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Mauston 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 7 public schools serving 1,438 students in Mauston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Mauston School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
7 Schools
2,244 Schools
# Students
1,438 Students
826,977 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
59,792 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mauston 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 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#303 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.51
# American Indian Students
27 Students
9,542 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
34,148 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
116 Students
108,653 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
13%
# Black Students
9 Students
71,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,206 Students
562,162 Students
% White Students
84%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
40,688 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
95
51,139
# Students in K Grade:
109
54,399
# Students in 1st Grade:
93
54,616
# Students in 2nd Grade:
94
55,282
# Students in 3rd Grade:
93
55,647
# Students in 4th Grade:
82
56,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
56,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
57,907
# Students in 7th Grade:
96
60,496
# Students in 8th Grade:
101
61,773
# Students in 9th Grade:
125
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
127
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
111
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,946 is higher than the state median of $16,771. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,371 is higher than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,946
$16,771
Spending / Student
$17,371
$16,743
Best Mauston School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mauston High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-4410
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-4410
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Grayside Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5616
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5616
Grades: 3-5
| 218 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lyndon Station Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hoehn Dr
Lyndon Station, WI 53944
(608) 666-2341
Lyndon Station, WI 53944
(608) 666-2341
Grades: PK-4
| 60 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mauston Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
708 Loomis Dr
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: PK-6
| 98 students
Rank: #66.
Ilead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: 7-12
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
708 Loomis Dr
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-1828
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-1828
Grades: PK-2
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mauston School District?
Mauston School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,438 students.
What is the rank of Mauston School District?
Mauston School District is ranked #281 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 Mauston School District?
84% of Mauston School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mauston School District?
Mauston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Mauston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,371 is higher than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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