Top Rankings
Port Washington-Saukville 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 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,606 students in Port Washington-Saukville 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 Port Washington-Saukville School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
2,606 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Port Washington-Saukville School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 443 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.51
# American Indian Students
6 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
174 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
81 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
2,179 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
84%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
172
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
175
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
172
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
177
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
182
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
173
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
189
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
204
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
198
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
198
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
210
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
217
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,396 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,341 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,396
$16,747
Spending / Student
$14,341
$16,719
Best Port Washington-Saukville School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunwiddie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1243 W Lincoln Ave
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5700
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5700
Grades: PK-4
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Saukville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 N Mill St
Saukville, WI 53080
(262) 268-5900
Saukville, WI 53080
(262) 268-5900
Grades: PK-4
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1325 N Theis Ln
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5800
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5800
Grades: PK-4
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1403 N Holden St
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-6100
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 735 students
Rank: #55.
Port Washington High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
427 W Jackson St
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5500
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 823 students
1243 W Lincoln Ave
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5715
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5715
Grades: PK
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Port Washington-Saukville School District?
Port Washington-Saukville School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,606 students.
What is the rank of Port Washington-Saukville School District?
Port Washington-Saukville School District is ranked #56 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Port Washington-Saukville School District?
84% of Port Washington-Saukville School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Port Washington-Saukville School District?
Port Washington-Saukville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Port Washington-Saukville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,341 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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