Top Rankings
Mcfarland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,921 students in Mcfarland 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 Mcfarland School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
5,921 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
329 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mcfarland 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 72% has decreased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#351 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Graduation Rate
72%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2011–2023
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.3%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023 (no data for 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993)
% Hispanic
13%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% Black
10%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1999–2023
% White
65%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2011–2023
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,716 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,724 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994 and 2013)
Spending
$75 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994 and 2013)
Revenue / Student
$13,716
$19,507
Spending / Student
$12,724
$18,878
Best Mcfarland School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waubesa Intermediate
(Math: 64% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5605 Red Oak Trl
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-7667
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-7667
Gr: 3-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Indian Mound Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6330 Exchange St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-8980
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-8980
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Mcfarland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5103 Farwell St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3166
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3166
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Insight School Of Wisconsin High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4721 Dale-curtin
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA)
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4721 Dale-curtin Dr
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Gr: PK-8 | 1,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
6009 Johnson St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-4602
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-4602
Gr: PK | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
6009 Johnson St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3146
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3146
Gr: PK-2 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcfarland School District?
Mcfarland School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,921 students.
What is the rank of Mcfarland School District?
Mcfarland School District is ranked #352 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mcfarland School District?
65% of Mcfarland School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcfarland School District?
Mcfarland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Mcfarland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,724 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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