Top Rankings
Platteville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,524 students in Platteville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Platteville School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
4 Schools
2,244 Schools
# Students
1,524 Students
826,977 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
59,792 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Platteville School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 448 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 450 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
9,542 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
34,148 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
108,653 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
74 Students
71,366 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
1,251 Students
562,162 Students
% White Students
82%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
40,688 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
101
51,139
# Students in K Grade:
119
54,399
# Students in 1st Grade:
103
54,616
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
55,282
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
55,647
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
56,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
110
56,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
57,907
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
60,496
# Students in 8th Grade:
125
61,773
# Students in 9th Grade:
117
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
110
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
126
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,207 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,771. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,870 is less than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,207
$16,771
Spending / Student
$13,870
$16,743
Best Platteville School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 W Camp St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4050
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4050
Grades: 1-4
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Platteville High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 E Madison St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4020
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Platteville Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 E Madison St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4010
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4010
Grades: 5-8
| 441 students
Rank: n/an/a
425 Broadway St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4040
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4040
Grades: PK-K
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Platteville School District?
Platteville School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,524 students.
What is the rank of Platteville School District?
Platteville School District is ranked #110 out of 448 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Platteville School District?
82% of Platteville School District students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Platteville School District?
Platteville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Platteville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,870 is less than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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