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 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,182 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 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
5,182 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
312 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Mcfarland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#328 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Graduation Rate
73%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.51
# American Indian Students
37 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
126 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
505 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
13%
# Black Students
381 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
3,718 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
72%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
414 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
142
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
233
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
265
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
312
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
269
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
331
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
308
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
366
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
373
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
427
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
421
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
487
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
583
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
665
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,298 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,722 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,298
$16,747
Spending / Student
$13,722
$16,719
Best Mcfarland School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Insight School Of Wisconsin High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4721 Dale-curtin
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Mcfarland High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5103 Farwell St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3166
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3166
Grades: 9-12
| 759 students
Rank: #33.
Waubesa Intermediate
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5605 Red Oak Trl
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-7667
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-7667
Grades: 3-5
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Mound Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6330 Exchange St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-8980
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-8980
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Rank: #55.
Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva)
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4721 Dale-curtin Dr
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Grades: K-8
| 1,353 students
Rank: #66.
Destinations Career Of Wisconsin High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4721 Dale-curtin Dr
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #77.
Wisconsin Virtual High (Wiva)
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4721 Dale-curtin Dr
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Grades: 9-12
| 1,115 students
Rank: n/an/a
6009 Johnson St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3146
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3146
Grades: PK-2
| 487 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcfarland School District?
Mcfarland School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,182 students.
What is the rank of Mcfarland School District?
Mcfarland School District is ranked #334 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
72% of Mcfarland School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% 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 $13,722 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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