Mauston School District

510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948-1952
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,378 students in Mauston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Mauston School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
8 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
1,378 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mauston 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 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#341 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
40%
30%
38%
42%
44%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%
(2022-23)
18.8%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.54
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
84%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,771 is higher than the state median of $17,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,128 is higher than the state median of $17,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,771
$17,205
Spending / Student
$18,128
$17,177

Best Mauston School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mauston High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-4410
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Mauston Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Grayside Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5616
Gr: 3-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Lyndon Station Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Hoehn Dr
Lyndon Station, WI 53944
(608) 666-2341
Gr: 1-4 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Ilead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Lemonweir Academy
Charter School
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
512 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-1828
Gr: PK-2 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mauston School District?
Mauston School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,378 students.
What is the rank of Mauston School District?
Mauston School District is ranked #336 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Mauston School District?
84% of Mauston School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Mauston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,128 is higher than the state median of $17,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,378 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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