Platteville School District

780 N 2nd St
Platteville, WI 53818-1847
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

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 52% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% 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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
1,524 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Platteville School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#96 out of 443 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Platteville   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Platteville   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Platteville   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Platteville   School District and public school graduation rate of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
74 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
1,251 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
82%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
101
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
119
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
103
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
110
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
125
61,972
# 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 $16,747. 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 $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of Platteville   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$21 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of Platteville   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,207
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Platteville   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,870
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in Platteville   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Platteville School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 W Camp St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4050
Grades: 1-4
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Platteville Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40 E Madison St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4010
Grades: 5-8
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Platteville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
710 E Madison St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: n/an/a
425 Broadway St
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 #97 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) 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: 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 $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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