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Richland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,121 students in Richland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Richland School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
1,121 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#398 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,344 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,581 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$24 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,344
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,581
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Richland School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Richland Center Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 State Highway 80
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6381
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6381
Gr: 3-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Richland Center High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 649-4483
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 649-4483
Gr: 7-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Richland Center Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Bohmann Dr
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8971
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8971
Gr: PK-2 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Partner Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1000 Us 14 West
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
25500 Rockbridge School St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 495-4905
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 495-4905
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richland School District?
Richland School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,121 students.
What is the rank of Richland School District?
Richland School District is ranked #394 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richland School District?
81% of Richland School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Richland School District?
Richland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Richland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,581 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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