Top Rankings
Mount Horeb Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,298 students in Mount Horeb Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Mount Horeb Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
6 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
2,298 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mount Horeb Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 447 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.8%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
9%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
89%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,412 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,531 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$36 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,412
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,531
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Mount Horeb Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Horeb Intermediate
(Math: 64% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Hanneman St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7406
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7406
Gr: 3-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Mount Horeb Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 E Garfield St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7306
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7306
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Mount Horeb High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 S 8th St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7206
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7206
Gr: 9-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Spellman St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-2400
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-2400
Gr: PK | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Spellman St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7606
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7606
Gr: PK-K | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
207 Academy St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7506
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7506
Gr: 1-2 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Horeb Area School District?
Mount Horeb Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,298 students.
What is the rank of Mount Horeb Area School District?
Mount Horeb Area School District is ranked #74 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Horeb Area School District?
89% of Mount Horeb Area School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Horeb Area School District?
Mount Horeb Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Mount Horeb Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,531 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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