Mcfarland School District

5101 Farwell St
Mcfarland, WI 53558-9216
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,656 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 31% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
5,656 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
336 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mcfarland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 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.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#337 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
31%
40%
31%
38%
36%
44%
(22-23)
72%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
14%
% Black
10%
9%
% White
67%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,100 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,572 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,100
$17,038
Spending / Student
$12,572
$17,011

Best Mcfarland School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waubesa Intermediate
(Math: 62% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5605 Red Oak Trl
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-7667
Grades: 3-5
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Mound Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6330 Exchange St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-8980
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Mcfarland High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5103 Farwell St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3166
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
Rank: #44.
Destinations Career Academy Of Wisconsin High School
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4721 Dale-curtin Dr
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: #55.
Insight School Of Wisconsin High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4721 Dale-curtin
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #66.
Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva)
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4721 Dale-curtin Dr
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Grades: PK-8
| 1,353 students
Rank: #77.
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva)
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4721 Dale-curtin Dr
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Grades: 9-12
| 1,423 students
Rank: n/an/a
4k Mcfarland
6009 Johnson St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-4602
Grades: PK
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
6009 Johnson St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3146
Grades: PK-2
| 473 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mcfarland School District?
Mcfarland School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,656 students.
What is the rank of Mcfarland School District?
Mcfarland School District is ranked #342 out of 444 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?
67% of Mcfarland School District students are White, 11% 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 17:1, 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 $12,572 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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